09 Jun 2026
RACGP Rejects Report Claiming Pharmacy Prescribing Will Reduce GP Pressure
Australia’s main GP organisation has pushed back against a new report that says expanding pharmacist prescribing could reduce costs and ease pressure on general practice, arguing the findings do not reflect coordinated patient care.
09 Jun 2026
Supporting Child Development Concerns in General Practice
Concerns raised by childcare centres and preschools can be a helpful addition to developmental assessments in general practice.
08 Jun 2026
Monthly Zoladex implant to be withdrawn from Australian market
A monthly low-dose Zoladex implant will be removed from the Australian market from 1 November, according to AstraZeneca.
08 Jun 2026
GP who turned a working holiday into a world-changing legacy
British-born doctor Dr Geoff Taylor came to Australia in 1978 planning a short stay before moving on to Papua New Guinea. Instead, he ended up building a 43-year career in Australian general practice and an unexpected global reputation linked to whale sharks.
08 Jun 2026
GPs recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for community service
More than a dozen general practitioners have been honoured in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding service to the community.
05 Jun 2026
Weekly Update from Medical Leadership: Key Health and Policy Discussions
This week’s update from the Australian Medical Association highlighted several major health policy discussions, ongoing reforms, and developments affecting doctors and healthcare services across Australia.
05 Jun 2026
RACGP Seeks Solutions as Medicare Assignment Changes Raise GP Concerns
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) says it is continuing discussions with the Federal Government as doctors raise concerns about upcoming changes to Medicare bulk billing rules.
05 Jun 2026
Measles Warning for Sydney Airport and CBD After Infectious Case
Health authorities in NSW Health are warning people in Sydney to watch for measles symptoms after a confirmed case from Queensland visited several places in Sydney CBD and Sydney Airport while infectious but not yet diagnosed.
05 Jun 2026
Crazy Socks Day Highlights Importance of Doctors’ Mental Health
Doctors across Australia have pulled on their brightest and most colourful socks to support Crazysocks4docs Day, a national campaign focused on mental health awareness in the medical profession.
05 Jun 2026
RACGP Urges Action on Climate and Health for World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for stronger action on climate change, highlighting its growing impact on health and wellbeing across Australia.