The Zap: don’t miss the latest health and aged care news, plus key consultations now open

Published on February 23, 2026
Only 45 percent of antibiotics given after surgery were assessed as appropriate, while 35 percent of antibiotics prescribed to people in residential aged care were used for longer than six months, according to a new report featured in this week’s […]
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Bulk-billing rates rise, but at what cost?

February 23, 2026
Introduction by Croakey: In radio interviews today, Health Minister Mark Butler was upbeat about a recently reported increase in bulk-billing rates among GPs, while acknowledging that rates remain relatively low in some areas, including the ACT, Western Australia, Hobart, the […]

Meal Prep for Absolute Beginners (Start With Just One Meal)

February 23, 2026
Does the idea of spending your entire Sunday meal prepping make you want to crawl back into bed? We get it. After a busy week, cooking can feel like the last thing you want to do and no pep talk is going to change that.That’s why we’re introducing a simpler approach: meal prep for just one meal. That’s right, whether it’s a quick breakfast or a grab-and-go lunch, we’re focusing on making life easi