08 Jul 2026

New RACGP Survey Gives Early-Career GPs a Chance to Influence Future Support

https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/views-of-early-career-gps-sought-to-shape-racgp-di

08 Jul 2026

AHPRA Calls for Faster Reform Across Australia's Health Regulation System

Australia's health regulator has called on national registration boards to take the lead in improving the country's regulatory system, warning that governments may step in if reforms are delayed.

08 Jul 2026

Study Finds Most Older Australians Live With Multiple Long-Term Health Conditions

More than three in four Australians aged 65 and over are living with multiple chronic health conditions, according to new research, highlighting the growing need for better coordinated healthcare for the nation's ageing population.

08 Jul 2026

Nurse's Personal Kidney Journey Inspires Organ Donation Awareness

Growing up with a serious kidney condition gave one Australian nurse a unique understanding of what patients go through.

08 Jul 2026

Australian Respiratory Specialist Honoured with International Bronchiectasis Award

Associate Professor Lucy Burr has received the Tobias Welte Award at the World Bronchiectasis Conference 2026, recognising her outstanding contributions to bronchiectasis research, clinical care, leadership and mentorship.

07 Jul 2026

Early Intervention Helps Children Start School with Confidence

General practitioners (GPs) play an important role in identifying developmental, behavioural, communication and emotional concerns in young children, helping families access support before they start school.

07 Jul 2026

New Medicare Bulk Billing Rules Begin from 1 July 2026

General practices across Australia are now required to follow updated rules for assigning Medicare benefits when providing bulk-billed services, following changes that took effect on 1 July 2026.

07 Jul 2026

Australian GPs Warn Against Fast-Track Online Prescribing of Weight-Loss Medicines

Australian general practitioners are raising concerns about the growing use of online services to prescribe GLP-1 weight-loss medicines after overseas research found prescriptions could often be obtained with very little clinician interaction.

07 Jul 2026

Registrations Open for National Medicines Symposium 2026

Healthcare professionals, researchers, consumers and policymakers can now register for the National Medicines Symposium 2026, hosted by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.

07 Jul 2026

Research Highlights Benefits of GP-Prescribed Glucose Monitors

People with diabetes who receive continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) through their GP may experience better blood sugar control and fewer hospital visits, according to a new international study.