13 Mar 2026
GPs and tech experts unite at RACGP Hackathon 2026 in Sydney
The 2026 RACGP Hackathon has kicked off in Sydney, bringing together general practitioners, tech experts, and entrepreneurs to tackle challenges in primary care.
13 Mar 2026
AMA calls for improved healthcare for women and girls
This week, the AMA marked International Women’s Day by highlighting the need for women and girls in Australia to have better access to safe, affordable, and culturally sensitive healthcare.
13 Mar 2026
Monash and JCU lead in producing future GPs in Australia
A new analysis led by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) shows that some Australian universities are producing more future GPs and rural generalists than others.
13 Mar 2026
Public Hospital Report Card 2026 Highlights Ongoing Challenges
The 2026 Public Hospital Report Card shows that Australia’s public hospitals continue to face major pressures, despite some small improvements.
12 Mar 2026
RACGP Hails Rural Workforce Incentive Reforms as ‘Significant Win’
The RACGP has welcomed changes to the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Rural Advanced Skills stream, which will now assess a GP’s full-time equivalency (FTE) based solely on work in rural and remote MM 3–7 locations.
12 Mar 2026
Overseas Travel Driving Most Measles Cases in NSW — Source: NSW Health
A new report from NSW Health shows the recent increase in measles cases in New South Wales is mainly linked to overseas travel, particularly to countries in Southeast Asia.
12 Mar 2026
AHPRA Launches Webinars to Support GPs
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is running a series of webinars to help GPs with all aspects of their registration.
12 Mar 2026
RACGP Calls For Aged Care Reforms in Tasmania Budget
The RACGP wants the Tasmanian Government to stop expanding its pharmacy prescribing pilot and instead use the $5 million funding to place pharmacists directly in aged care homes.
12 Mar 2026
MP Letter To GP Clinic Sparks Concerns Over Bulk‑Billing Pressure
A Federal Labor MP has sent a letter to a local general practice in Victoria urging the clinic to switch to a full bulk‑billing model, raising concerns about political pressure on medical practices.
11 Mar 2026
Pop-Up Mpox Clinics Make Vaccination Easy at Midsumma Festival
City of Melbourne nurses teamed up with the Victorian Department of Health to deliver pop-up mpox vaccination clinics at the Midsumma Carnival and Street Party.