13 Aug 2026
Calls Grow for Financial Support for Medical Students on Placement
New figures show many Australian medical students are struggling with living costs while completing large amounts of unpaid clinical training. Medical education leaders say the situation is putting financial pressure on students and could affect the future medical workforce.
13 Aug 2026
Kidney Campaign Uses Humour to Encourage Australians to Get Checked
Kidney Health Australia has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at people who may be at risk of kidney disease. The campaign uses humour and a memorable message to encourage Australians to speak with their GP and check their kidney health.
13 Aug 2026
Child Vaccination SMS Reminders Set for National Rollout in 2027
Parents and carers of young children are expected to receive automated text reminders when routine vaccinations are due, with the Federal Government planning a nationwide rollout from mid-2027.
13 Aug 2026
RACGP Members Urged to Vote Before President Election Deadline
The deadline for voting in the 2026 RACGP President election is approaching, with eligible members required to submit their vote by 12.00 pm (AEST) on Friday 21 August. Members are encouraged to consider the candidates and their priorities before voting.
12 Aug 2026
H5N1 Human Health Risk Remains Low, Experts Say
Australia is closely monitoring the spread of H5N1 bird flu after the virus caused the country’s first confirmed mass bird deaths. However, experts say the current risk of the virus spreading from birds to humans remains very low.
12 Aug 2026
Medical Registration Fees Rise for Australian Doctors in 2026
Doctors across Australia will pay more to maintain their medical registration this year, with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) setting the annual fee at $1102.
12 Aug 2026
RACGP Urges Stronger Climate Action to Protect Australians’ Health
Australian GPs are being encouraged to take a stronger role in responding to climate change, as the RACGP calls for governments to act on the growing health risks linked to a changing climate.
12 Aug 2026
GLP-1 PBS Listing Still Hinges on Drug Pricing
Australia’s push to make GLP-1 medicines more affordable is continuing, but an agreed price with pharmaceutical companies remains the key issue holding up wider PBS access.
11 Aug 2026
GPs take flu vaccinations to Queensland’s Ekka
Queensland GPs are helping make flu vaccination more accessible at the Ekka, with a free pop-up clinic set up by Queensland Health in partnership with the RACGP
11 Aug 2026
Rural Generalist pathway moves closer to specialist recognition
Rural Generalists in Australia are a step closer to receiving formal specialist recognition after the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) endorsed the accreditation of Rural Generalist training programs run by the RACGP and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).