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).
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.