26 Nov 2025
Have Your Say: RACGP Member Engagement Survey
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is inviting members to share their feedback in the 2025 Member Engagement Survey, which closes this Friday. Both new and experienced GPs are encouraged to contribute their views on the issues that matter most.
26 Nov 2025
Record Fellowship Exam Success for RACGP
The RACGP has reported strong results from its biggest-ever Clinical Competency Exam (CCE), marking a major milestone in the pathway to Fellowship and adding more than 800 future GPs to Australia’s primary care workforce.
26 Nov 2025
Federal Government Expands Medical Training Places to Strengthen Future GP Workforce
The Federal Government has announced a major boost to medical training capacity, confirming it will fund 100 additional Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) each year for students entering medicine. The initiative is designed to build a stronger pipeline of future GPs at a time of growing national demand.
25 Nov 2025
Type 2 Diabetes on the Rise in South Western Sydney: Local Support Programs in Action
South Western Sydney is seeing a significant increase in type 2 diabetes, with the rate of diagnoses doubling over the past 20 years—well above the New South Wales average. Health authorities warn that without intervention, these numbers are likely to rise further, placing additional strain on local health services.
25 Nov 2025
NSW Sees Strong Uptake of New ADHD Prescribing Reforms
Newly released government data shows significant early momentum in NSW’s ADHD prescribing reforms, with 560 GPs now completing the training required to become continuation prescribers.
25 Nov 2025
Major Milestone Reached in National GP Registrar Experience Project
An innovative Australian project designed to capture what life is really like for GPs in training has reached a significant milestone, documenting its one-millionth consultation.
25 Nov 2025
Man Charged After String of Thefts From Melbourne Medical Centres
Victoria Police have arrested a 32-year-old Melbourne man accused of stealing payment terminals and other items from multiple medical clinics over a two-week period.
24 Nov 2025
Victoria Expands Pill Testing Services at Major Music Festivals
Victoria’s pill testing pilot will expand across five major music festivals this summer, providing free and confidential services to festival-goers.
24 Nov 2025
World Medical Authority Opposes Mandatory Age Checks for GPs
The World Medical Association (WMA) has advised against mandating age-based retirement or health checks for general practitioners, challenging a controversial proposal by Australia’s national regulator.
24 Nov 2025
New GP Guidance Helps Women Understand Breast Density and Cancer Risk
The Australian Government has issued new guidance for general practitioners to assist women who have dense breast tissue after undergoing mammogram screening.