11 Jun 2026
Sustainability Concerns Raised During RACGP Visit to Remote WA Town
A visit to the remote Western Australian town of Karratha has highlighted ongoing concerns about red tape, funding pressures and the long-term sustainability of general practice in rural areas.
11 Jun 2026
Telehealth Services Set for New My Health Record Rules by 2027
The Federal Government is moving ahead with plans that will require telehealth-only prescribing services to automatically share patients’ medicine information with My Health Record by 2027, as part of wider changes aimed at improving medication safety.
11 Jun 2026
Coroner Calls for Medical Checks in Gun Licensing Debate
A suggestion for general practitioners to play a greater role in assessing whether patients are fit to own firearms has raised concerns from the RACGP, which says the idea contains “multiple flaws”.
11 Jun 2026
New Stroke Standard Highlights Vital Role of GPs in Recovery
General practitioners are being recognised as key partners in helping stroke survivors recover and rebuild their lives after leaving hospital, following the release of an updated national stroke care standard.
11 Jun 2026
New GP Education Opportunities Focus on ADHD Support and Preventive Care
Australian GPs have several new learning and professional development opportunities coming up, including a webinar on helping families manage ADHD, updates to the RACGP digital library, research training pathways, and workshops focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
10 Jun 2026
TGA Makes Illegal Peptides a 2026 Compliance Priority Amid Safety Concerns
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced that illegal and unapproved peptides will be a key compliance focus for 2026, as concerns grow about their increasing use and potential health risks in Australia.
10 Jun 2026
RACGP Calls for Better Care Coordination for Rural Cervical Cancer Patients
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) says stronger care coordination is needed for cervical cancer patients living in rural and remote Australia, especially as HPV vaccination rates continue to fall.
10 Jun 2026
Older Australians Showing Strong Interest in Free RSV Vaccine
Many older Australians are planning to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) following the introduction of a free vaccine through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
09 Jun 2026
RACGP Rejects Report Claiming Pharmacy Prescribing Will Reduce GP Pressure
Australia’s main GP organisation has pushed back against a new report that says expanding pharmacist prescribing could reduce costs and ease pressure on general practice, arguing the findings do not reflect coordinated patient care.
09 Jun 2026
Early Egg Introduction May Help Reduce Food Allergies in Children
A new Australian study suggests that giving eggs to babies earlier in life may help lower the risk of developing egg allergies.