30 Jul 2026

RACGP Highlights Key Deadlines and Learning Opportunities for Australian GPs

The RACGP is encouraging general practitioners to plan ahead for the months ahead, reminding them about upcoming medical registration requirements while promoting new education and professional development opportunities designed to support clinical practice and career growth.

30 Jul 2026

MRFF Announces $8.4 Million Boost for Brain Cancer Research

The Australian Government has opened a new $8.4 million Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity to support research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of brain cancer.

30 Jul 2026

Report Calls for Chronic Pain to Be Recognised as a National Health Priority

Chronic pain is having a major impact on the lives of millions of Australians, with a new national report urging governments to recognise the condition as a national health priority and strengthen support for those affected.

30 Jul 2026

AIHW Report Highlights Need for Better GP Data on Pregnancy Loss

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is calling for stronger national data collection on pregnancy loss, saying information from general practice is essential to better understand the experiences and care needs of women across Australia.

30 Jul 2026

RACGP Backs Simpler Registration Pathway for Overseas Specialists

The RACGP has responded to proposed changes to Australia's specialist registration process, supporting efforts to make the pathway more efficient while calling for stronger safeguards before the reforms are introduced.

30 Jul 2026

Mental Health Hub Expands Free Community Support Throughout August

People in Southern Tasmania can access a range of free mental health and wellbeing services this August through the Mental Health Integration Hub in North Hobart, offering support without the need for a referral or appointment.

29 Jul 2026

Townsville Gains New Hub to Support Future of General Practice

A new RACGP facility in Townsville is set to strengthen support for doctors, trainees and healthcare communities across regional Queensland. The office opening highlights the growing focus on building a stronger GP workforce outside major cities.

29 Jul 2026

Study Explores Digital Insomnia Care for Rural General Practice

A new Australian research project is investigating whether a digital insomnia treatment program can improve access to care for people living in rural and remote communities, where psychological sleep services are often difficult to access.

29 Jul 2026

RACGP Supports My Health Record Medicines-Sharing Reforms

The RACGP has backed a proposal to automatically share medicines information from telehealth-only prescribing services to My Health Record, saying the change could improve patient safety and support safer prescribing if it is well integrated into general practice systems.

29 Jul 2026

GPs Encouraged to Review Asthma Treatment During Ventolin Nebule Shortage

GPs are being encouraged to review asthma management plans as a nationwide shortage of Ventolin nebules continues. Respiratory experts say the supply issue provides an opportunity to move more patients to treatments that better reflect current Australian asthma guidelines.