06 Feb 2026
Doctors warned to be careful when prescribing melatonin for young children
New research is urging GPs to be cautious when prescribing melatonin to children, as use is rising fast but strong evidence for long-term safety and benefit is missing.
06 Feb 2026
Why early cognitive decline should be part of GP care
Memory changes are increasingly common in older Australians, and GPs are often the first point of contact for patients worried about thinking or memory issues.
06 Feb 2026
RACGP lands largest-ever GP training grant
The RACGP has secured a record $751.3 million five-year grant from the Federal Government to support GP training, the largest and longest such agreement awarded to a medical college.
05 Feb 2026
GP funding finally rises after years of slow growth
New national data shows government funding for general practice has reached a new high, a move welcomed by GP leaders after years of little growth.
05 Feb 2026
Private health insurers push for action on rising specialist fees
A new report from Private Healthcare Australia is calling for urgent action on the rising cost of seeing non-GP specialists, highlighting that many Australians are delaying or cancelling care because of fees.
05 Feb 2026
AI shows promise in finding breast cancer earlier
A major study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors spot breast cancer earlier during routine breast screening.
05 Feb 2026
DVA releases quick guide for GPs treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has published a new quick guide to help GPs navigate the item numbers available when treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans.
04 Feb 2026
Victorians Can Now Get a Quick Refill for ADHD Medication Through Virtual Emergency Services
Victorians with ADHD can now get a one‑off refill of their medication without seeing their regular GP or psychiatrist.
04 Feb 2026
Study Looks at Health Notifications for Doctors
A 10-year study has revealed which factors influence health impairment notifications for doctors in Australia, and it shows that fears about mandatory reporting are often overblown.
04 Feb 2026
Hidden Violence: Reproductive Coercion in General Practice
A lesser-known form of intimate violence, reproductive coercion, is under the spotlight in general practice.