21 Oct 2025
RACGP Victoria stalwart steps down after nearly three decades
Associate Professor Morton Rawlin has stepped down from the RACGP Victoria Council, concluding almost 30 years of service at the state’s annual meeting on 10 October.
21 Oct 2025
Queensland Tops Nation for Smoking and Vaping
Queensland has recorded the highest rates of smoking and daily vaping in Australia, prompting the RACGP to encourage patients to seek GP support to quit.
21 Oct 2025
RACGP Calls for GP-Led Support in New Thriving Kids Program
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has urged a Parliamentary Inquiry to ensure GPs play a central role in the Federal Government’s upcoming Thriving Kids program, designed to support young children with developmental delay and autism.
21 Oct 2025
Australian Study Provides First National Benchmark for Endometriosis Diagnosis in General Practice
A first-of-its-kind Australian study has established a baseline for how endometriosis is diagnosed and managed in general practice, highlighting opportunities to improve care and reduce delays in diagnosis.
20 Oct 2025
MyHeart MyLife: Supporting Patients to Live Well with Coronary Heart Disease
MyHeart MyLife is a free, evidence-based patient support program from the Heart Foundation, designed to help people with coronary heart disease (CHD) manage their condition and maintain a good quality of life.
20 Oct 2025
Tributes Pour in for “Guiding Light” of General Practice: Professor John Murtagh (1936–2025)
The general practice community is mourning the loss of Emeritus Professor John Murtagh, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 89. Known internationally as a towering figure in general practice, Professor Murtagh’s work has shaped the careers of generations of GPs in Australia and around the world.
20 Oct 2025
Flu Cases Hit Record High as Vaccination Rates Fall
Australia is experiencing a record-breaking flu season in 2025, with 411,000 laboratory-confirmed cases, surpassing the previous annual record of 365,633.
20 Oct 2025
Share Your Ideas for Recruiting and Retaining Practice Nurses in South Western Sydney
Expressions of Interest Now Open – Nurse Focus Group Are you a primary care nurse passionate about shaping the future of practice nursing in South Western Sydney? SWSPHN wants to hear from you!
20 Oct 2025
New virtual hospital pilot to bring specialist care to Victorians’ homes
Victorians will soon be able to access specialist hospital-level care from the comfort of their own homes, thanks to the state’s first virtual hospital pilot
20 Oct 2025
2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards Finalists Revealed
The finalists for the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards have been announced, shining a spotlight on excellence, innovation and leadership across Victoria’s public health system.