11 May 2026

Victoria Expands Free Meningococcal B Vaccines for Year 10 Students

Victorian Year 10 students will soon be able to receive free meningococcal B vaccines under a new $9 million State Government program.

11 May 2026

NSW GP-Politician Criticises Pharmacy Contraception Prescribing

A New South Wales GP-turned-politician has criticised state governments for allowing pharmacists to start prescriptions for the contraceptive pill, warning it could affect patient safety and quality of care.

11 May 2026

TGA Warns Over Rising Use of Unapproved Peptides Among Young Australians

Australia’s medicines watchdog is warning people about the growing use of illegal and unapproved peptides, as experts say many GPs are not fully prepared to deal with the trend.

08 May 2026

Federal funding for cohealth comes with conditions but details remain unclear

A $1.5 million Federal Government funding package has been announced for Victoria’s cohealth clinics, aimed at helping keep services running and supporting long-term sustainability.

08 May 2026

Marvellous’ GP helps Bathurst woman through rare heart condition journey

A Bathurst woman says her GP played a key role in supporting her through a long and confusing battle with a rare heart condition that left doctors searching for answers.

08 May 2026

Global cyberattack affects thousands of education providers

The RACGP says its online training systems have not been affected by a global cyberattack linked to the learning platform Canvas, which is used by thousands of schools, universities, and education providers across Australia.

07 May 2026

RACGP Welcomes New Fellows to General Practice

The RACGP has welcomed 40 new Fellows, including two Rural Generalists, during a ceremony held in Canberra on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country.

07 May 2026

GP26 Abstract Submissions and RACGP Opportunities Now Open

The RACGP has opened abstract submissions for GP26, its major annual general practice conference, giving GPs and healthcare professionals the chance to present clinical, research, and medical education topics.

06 May 2026

Social Media is a Public Platform: Reminder for Doctors

Doctors are being reminded that social media is not private space, but a public form of communication where professional standards still apply.

05 May 2026

GPs to play key role as Australia prepares for uncertain flu season

Australia is heading into the 2026 flu season with low case numbers so far, but experts say it is still too early to predict how severe the season will be or which influenza strains will dominate.