27 Jan 2026
HRT Patch Shortages Set to Continue Into 2026
Women relying on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches will continue to face supply issues, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) confirming shortages of several products are expected to last until the end of 2026.
27 Jan 2026
RACGP Moves Forward on Rural Generalist Fellowship Accreditation
The RACGP has taken a major step towards formal accreditation of its Rural Generalist (RG) Fellowship, lodging an application with the Australian Medical Council (AMC) as work continues on the new training pathway.
27 Jan 2026
Small Victorian Town Offers Perks to Attract New GP
A tiny Victorian town is pulling out all stops to attract a new GP, offering everything from free haircuts and daily coffee to gym classes and even a brewery “refreshments package.
23 Jan 2026
Shingrix vaccination rates surge after joining the NIP
The rollout of Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) has led to a major increase in shingles vaccinations for older Australians.
23 Jan 2026
Telehealth changed the way GP registrars learn, new research shows
The rapid rise of telehealth during COVID-19 significantly impacted GP training in Australia, according to new research from the RACGP GP Training Research team.
22 Jan 2026
Even Small Cuts to Drinking Could Save Lives, Research Finds
New Australian research suggests that cutting back on alcohol doesn’t have to be dramatic to make a difference. The study shows that if people across Australia reduced their drinking by just one litre per year, a significant number of cancer deaths could be prevented.
22 Jan 2026
Telehealth Linked to Lower Antibiotic Prescribing by GPs
A new study has found that GPs who quickly embraced telehealth during recent years were 5% less likely to prescribe antibiotics than slower adopters, suggesting telehealth may influence prescribing practices.
22 Jan 2026
ChatGPT Health: Helping Patients or Raising Concerns?
A new AI service, ChatGPT Health, is allowing patients to upload medical records, understand test results, and prepare for GP appointments. The move is dividing doctors across Australia.
22 Jan 2026
RACGP Updates Chronic Disease Management Framework
From 1 July 2025, a new framework for Medicare chronic disease management (CDM) items came into effect.
21 Jan 2026
Could a National DNA Test Save Lives in Australia? .
Could a National DNA Test Save Lives in Australia? Australian scientists are calling for a national DNA testing program, saying it could prevent serious diseases and save lives (newsGP).