10 Mar 2026
Medicare Cheques to End by 2028, But GPs Raise Concerns About New Payment Plan
Medicare rebate cheques will be phased out by July 2028, but the RACGP says parts of the Federal Government’s replacement plan could cause problems for general practices.
10 Mar 2026
Victoria Expands Pharmacy Role to Prescribe the Pill
Adults in Victoria will soon be able to get the oral contraceptive pill directly from some pharmacies without needing a prescription from a GP.
10 Mar 2026
SAFE Tool Could Help GPs Diagnose Endometriosis Sooner
Researchers in Queensland have developed a new five-minute test to help GPs identify girls and young women at risk of endometriosis.
09 Mar 2026
Boosting GPs’ Confidence in Treating Children’s Mental Health
GPs are often the first point of contact for children with mental health issues, but many don’t feel confident handling these cases. A survey by Emerging Minds found that GPs ranked lowest among more than 50 roles in the system for confidence in treating children aged 0–12.
09 Mar 2026
Digital Health Festival: GPs Explore Healthcare Tech
The 2025 Digital Health Festival in Melbourne (20–21 May) will bring GPs, tech experts, and health leaders together to explore how digital tools can improve patient care.
09 Mar 2026
Questions Raised Over New Telehealth Standards in Australia
A new set of telehealth guidelines has been released in Australia, but some doctors say they are not official standards.
06 Mar 2026
RACGP Pushes for Program to Support City GPs Working in Rural Areas
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging the Federal Government to fund a new Pathways to Rural program to help city GPs work in regional communities.
06 Mar 2026
Aboriginal-Led GP Training Trial Starts in Rural Queensland
A new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led GP training trial has launched in Charleville, Queensland, to help grow the rural GP workforce and support community-controlled health care.
06 Mar 2026
RACGP Questions Pharmacy Guild’s $110k PM Dinner Ticket
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia reportedly spent up to $110,000 to attend a birthday dinner and fundraiser for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers in Canberra on Monday.
05 Mar 2026
RACGP Plans Education Events for GPs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has announced several upcoming learning activities for doctors.