The Victorian community health service Cohealth plans to close some of its GP clinics in Melbourne by December. The closures include clinics in Collingwood, Fitzroy, and Kensington, though the Footscr...
Western Australia has launched a new ADHD training program for GPs. The program aims to help GPs diagnose and treat ADHD in patients aged 10 and older. It’s part of a broader move across Australia to...
The RACGP is urging Northern Territory health officials to adopt the needle-free FluMist flu vaccine for children next year. Other Australian states like Western Australia, South Australia, New South...
The Australian government is rolling out the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) on 1 November. Many clinics are still deciding whether to join, as they are crunching their numbers. About...
Optometrists in Australia may soon be allowed to prescribe oral medicines for eye conditions. The proposal aims to improve access, especially in rural areas, by letting optometrists prescribe antibiot...
Recent data shows that over a third of Australian medical students are choosing general practice. This is higher than previous reports and indicates a shift in career preferences. The data covers 21 u...
The NSW government responded to the 2024 Drug Summit report. They supported some recommendations but rejected key proposals like stopping drug detection dogs at festivals. The government plans a new 1...
The Professional Services Review (PSR) ordered doctors to repay over $27 million in 2024–25 due to issues like poor record keeping and insufficient clinical input. Most repayments came from negotiated...
The Australian government has added NuvaRing to the PBS from 1 November. This vaginal contraceptive ring will now cost women less, dropping from $270 to $126.40 annually. The price will decrease furth...
The PBAC recommends removing COVID-19 antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Australian Prescriber Bag. The decision is based on the changing COVID-19 landscape, with fewer severe...
New research from the University of South Australia shows that counting methods for GP visits can be inconsistent. The study compares population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Medic...
A GP highlights the importance of the core skills in general practice, especially in rural and remote areas. He emphasises that the most valuable part of healthcare is the patient-doctor relationship,...
The RACGP released its 2024–25 annual report showing strong member loyalty, with 99.9% choosing their CPD offerings despite new options. The organisation has 52,900 members, including many internation...
The RACGP is holding its 68th AGM on 13 November 2025, with voting opening on 3 November. The event will be part of the GP25 conference in Brisbane and online. The college is also inviting expressions...
A recent Australian study links low socioeconomic status to a higher risk of nine out of ten common chronic diseases among Australians over 40. The research shows that social disadvantage significantl...
