09 Jun 2026
Black Triangle Medicine Safety Symbol Struggles to Raise Awareness, Study Finds
A new Australian study has found that many patients and healthcare professionals are unaware of the Black Triangle symbol used on some medicines, raising questions about how effective the program is in encouraging the reporting of side effects.
09 Jun 2026
FluMist Use in Children Under Two Under Scrutiny After TGA Alert
Health authorities in Australia have issued a warning after reports that the FluMist nasal flu vaccine was given to children under two years old, despite not being approved for this age group.
08 Jun 2026
GP who turned a working holiday into a world-changing legacy
British-born doctor Dr Geoff Taylor came to Australia in 1978 planning a short stay before moving on to Papua New Guinea. Instead, he ended up building a 43-year career in Australian general practice and an unexpected global reputation linked to whale sharks.
08 Jun 2026
GPs recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for community service
More than a dozen general practitioners have been honoured in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding service to the community.
08 Jun 2026
Monthly Zoladex implant to be withdrawn from Australian market
A monthly low-dose Zoladex implant will be removed from the Australian market from 1 November, according to AstraZeneca.
27 May 2026
TGA Approves New Treatment to Delay Type 1 Diabetes Onset in Australia
Australians at risk of developing type 1 diabetes may soon have access to a treatment that can delay the condition from progressing
05 Jun 2026
RACGP Urges Action on Climate and Health for World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for stronger action on climate change, highlighting its growing impact on health and wellbeing across Australia.
05 Jun 2026
Crazy Socks Day Highlights Importance of Doctors’ Mental Health
Doctors across Australia have pulled on their brightest and most colourful socks to support Crazysocks4docs Day, a national campaign focused on mental health awareness in the medical profession.
05 Jun 2026
RACGP Seeks Solutions as Medicare Assignment Changes Raise GP Concerns
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) says it is continuing discussions with the Federal Government as doctors raise concerns about upcoming changes to Medicare bulk billing rules.
30 Apr 2026
RACGP Invites Nominations for Expert Committee on General Practice Standards
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has opened expressions of interest for a vacancy on its Expert Committee – Standards for General Practices (REC–SGP).