02 Mar 2026
Staying With Your GP Helps Aged Care Residents
A new study shows aged care residents who stick with their usual GP tend to stay healthier. But fewer than 1 in 5 keep the same doctor after moving into a long-term care facility.
02 Mar 2026
2026 Flu Vaccines Now Available Ahead of Winter
Australia’s 2026 influenza vaccines are ready to roll out, with updated clinical advice released to help GPs prepare for the upcoming flu season.
02 Mar 2026
New Oral GLP-1 Drug Shows Potential for Diabetes and Weight Loss
A new oral GLP-1 receptor agonist called orforglipron has shown promising results for people with type 2 diabetes, outperforming oral semaglutide in a recent international study.
27 Feb 2026
First 100 SA GPs Now Able to Treat ADHD
One hundred South Australian GPs have completed specialised training to diagnose and treat ADHD, helping children and adults access care closer to home.
27 Feb 2026
GPs Help Drive PBS Support for Wegovy
A small group of Australian GPs has played a key role in pushing for weight-loss medicine Wegovy to be recommended for subsidy under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
27 Feb 2026
More Medicare Support for Kids Needing Speech Therapy
From 1 March, GPs across Australia will be able to refer eligible patients for more Medicare-funded speech pathology sessions, following a new Federal Government announcement.
26 Feb 2026
Strong Growth in SA’s GP Training Numbers
South Australia has welcomed a big intake of new doctors into general practice training this year, with more than 150 starting their journey as future GPs.
26 Feb 2026
VicPol Returns Responsibility for Fitness Checks to Police, Not GPs
Victoria Police has reversed a recent change that put GPs in charge of approving new recruits’ fitness to serve.
26 Feb 2026
Experts Urge Careful Review Before Stopping Mental Health Medications
Doctors need to take a closer look at when it’s appropriate to stop or change mental health medications, according to an international panel of experts.
25 Feb 2026
Flu Deaths in Australia Hit New High
Australia recorded over 1,700 deaths from flu in 2025