23 May 2026
RACGP Reminder: Health of the Nation Survey and Key Practice Updates
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is reminding members that the annual Health of the Nation survey is still open, with less than two weeks remaining before it closes.
04 Jun 2026
GP Funding Model Under Pressure as Clinics Serving Vulnerable Patients Struggle to Stay Open
A new review has raised concerns that Medicare funding is not keeping up with the cost of running general practice clinics that care for vulnerable Australians, with some services becoming financially unviable.
04 Jun 2026
RACGP Members Invited to Help Shape College Governance Changes
RACGP members are being encouraged to have their say on proposed governance changes that could help guide the future direction of the college ahead of the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
04 Jun 2026
Experts Call for Regular Reviews of Long-Term Antidepressant Use
Australian researchers are calling for more regular reviews of antidepressant use, saying the benefits of taking the medications long term may be overstated for many patients.
04 Jun 2026
Common Sleep Drug May Reduce Alertness and Increase Safety Risks, Study Warns
Doctors are being warned about the risks of using quetiapine (Seroquel) for sleep problems after new Australian research found it may significantly reduce alertness the next day.
28 May 2026
GP Practices Urged to Register for SMS Sender ID to Avoid Message Disruption
General practices across Australia are being urged to register for the new SMS Sender ID system before 1 July to ensure patient messages are not disrupted.
29 May 2026
GPs Urged to Embrace Digital Presence as Healthcare Moves Online
Doctors are being encouraged to think more about their online presence and how patients find and choose general practices in a digital world.
29 May 2026
Tasmanian GPs Begin ADHD Training Under New Scope of Practice
Nearly 50 Tasmanian GPs have started specialised training that will allow them to diagnose ADHD and begin treatment, marking a major change in access to care across the state.
28 May 2026
RACGP Calls for Better GP Support to Improve Epilepsy Care
The RACGP is calling for stronger support for GPs, saying better funding and resources are needed to help Australians living with epilepsy access timely care.
27 May 2026
First Diphtheria Death in Australia Since 2018 Confirmed in NT
Northern Territory health authorities have confirmed Australia’s first diphtheria-related death in eight years, as efforts continue to control a growing outbreak across the region.