26 May 2026
Bulk-Billing Growth Slows as Clinics Face Ongoing Cost Pressures
New Government data shows Australia’s bulk-billing rates are still increasing, but the rapid growth seen after expanded Medicare incentives last year is now beginning to slow.
26 May 2026
New Project Tracks Viruses to Help Improve Community Health
Australian researchers are using a new monitoring project to better understand how viruses spread in the community and how vaccines can help prevent more health problems than previously known.
25 May 2026
NSW Health Apologises After Email Sparks Doctor Fatigue Concerns
NSW Health has apologised to junior doctors after an email sent at Nepean Hospital about workload and rostering triggered criticism from doctors and medical groups across the state.
25 May 2026
RACGP Conference Focuses on Building Stronger GP Practices
Around 800 GPs, practice managers, and healthcare staff gathered in Sydney for the RACGP Practice Owners Conference 2026 to discuss the future of general practice and learn new ways to manage successful clinics.
25 May 2026
RACGP Sets Out 5-Year Reform Plan for General Practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has released a new advocacy plan outlining its priorities for the next five years, aiming to strengthen Australia’s general practice system and address ongoing workforce pressures.
22 May 2026
Australia’s First Part-Time Doctor of Medicine Pathway to Launch at University of Sydney
The University of Sydney will introduce Australia’s first part-time option for its Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, starting from 2027, in what has been described as a “long overdue shift” for medical education.
22 May 2026
Australians Losing Trust in Healthcare, New Survey Finds
A new survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows fewer Australians trust the healthcare system, with trust dropping sharply over the past few years.
22 May 2026
RACGP Calls for More GP Training Clinics Across Australia
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is inviting clinics across Australia to apply to become accredited GP training sites for 2027, especially in areas facing doctor shortages.
21 May 2026
RACGP Highlights Reconciliation Week and New GP Learning Opportunities
The RACGP is encouraging GPs and healthcare teams to get involved in National Reconciliation Week through a range of events, webinars, and new educational resources focused on culturally safe care.
21 May 2026
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Offer Little Protection Against Falls, Study Finds
A major review has found that calcium and vitamin D supplements are unlikely to prevent falls or fractures in older people, challenging common routine use of these supplements.