10 Jan 2023
Is increased screen time impacting children’s emotional growth?
New research shows an association between mobile devices and emotional dysregulation in children, with potentially long-term consequences.
09 Jan 2023
RACGP flags concerns around payroll tax ruling, pushes for exemptions
A newly released public ruling from the Queensland Revenue Office may impact practice viability and patient out-of-pocket costs, the college has warned.
09 Jan 2023
Further sign of accelerated bulk billing decline
The decline in bulk billing rates has been flagged in the media, along with a warning of a further ‘exponential’ fall.
06 Jan 2023
‘So many wonderful things’: Why this GP couple went rural
Drs Gerard and Melanie Considine were among the first new Rural Generalist Fellows. They tell newsGP what draws them to their work.
06 Jan 2023
New year brings cheaper medicines
The maximum cost of subsidised prescriptions has been cut for the first time since the PBS was introduced 75 years ago.
27 Jul 2023
In Practice: RACGP Faculty elections commence
Nominations are now being accepted and the college is calling on members to step up and help shape the future of general practice.
25 Jul 2023
‘Extraordinary’ for Australia: Murtagh translated to Mandarin
The translated ‘bible’ is set to strengthen Australian general practice’s international standing and improve collaboration.
20 Jul 2023
In Practice: Last chance for RACGP Awards
Nominations for the rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health categories remain open until 30 July.
13 Jul 2023
RACGP backs Voice to Parliament
The constitutional change would help drive changes to improve outcomes for Indigenous people and address health system inequity, the college says.
13 Jul 2023
‘No objection’ to PSR improvement bill: RACGP
The college will not oppose legislation prompted by the Medicare compliance review, but still wants to be consulted on panel appointments.