27 Mar 2026
GPs Trial Online Toolbox to Reduce Antibiotic Overuse
Australian GPs are testing a new online toolbox to help cut unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.
26 Mar 2026
GP Helps Lead Katherine Flood Response
Dr Karin Jodlowski-Tan, a GP new to Katherine, played a key role in managing the town’s biggest floods in 28 years.
26 Mar 2026
RACGP Seeks Insights on Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
The RACGP is inviting members to share their experiences working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners.
26 Mar 2026
RACGP Wants GP Software to Include Social Health Checks
The RACGP says GP software needs an upgrade so doctors can track patients’ social and life situations from their very first visit. This includes loneliness, housing, finances, family support, and safety at home.
25 Mar 2026
Rising Petrol Prices Make It Harder For People to See Their GP
High petrol and diesel prices are starting to affect everyday healthcare, with some patients swapping in‑person doctor visits for phone or video calls. Some GPs are now worried that people,especially in country areas may miss out on care because it costs too much to travel.
25 Mar 2026
RACGP Urges NSW Government to Invest in GPs to Reduce Hospital Costs
The RACGP NSW&ACT has called on the New South Wales Government to tackle rising hospital costs by investing in general practice, which it says is the most efficient and effective part of the health system. The strategy focuses on better-connected GPs to keep patients healthy and out of hospital.
25 Mar 2026
New Data Guides Targeted Skin Cancer Screening in Australia
A recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows how linked data is helping shape a national plan for targeted skin cancer screening.
25 Mar 2026
Early Support Crucial for Teen Mental Health
A major study shows that early intervention is key to supporting teenagers’ mental health, but there’s no single quick fix, say experts.
24 Mar 2026
Canberra Hosts Key Conference on Primary Care
RACGP leaders joined hundreds of primary care experts in Canberra this week to talk about improving healthcare in Australia.
24 Mar 2026
‘Vision-Enabled’ AI Scribes Could Improve GP Notes
A trial by Flinders University suggests AI scribes that can see as well as hear may take more accurate clinical notes than audio-only systems.