10 Nov 2025
Lung Cancer Screening Program Gains Momentum with New Awareness Campaign
Australia’s new National Lung Cancer Screening Program has already seen strong participation, with nearly 26,000 low-dose CT scans completed since it began on 1 July.
10 Nov 2025
Commonsense Delay’ to Assignment of Benefit Changes
The Federal Government has announced a six-month delay to new laws governing how patients assign their Medicare benefits to healthcare providers, with implementation now set for 1 July 2026.
10 Nov 2025
Women’s Pain Inquiry Calls for Greater GP Training and Systemic Change
A major Victorian inquiry has exposed deep inequities in how women’s pain is recognised and treated, calling for urgent action to close gender gaps in healthcare and strengthen GP education.
09 Nov 2025
Victoria Launches Landmark Report on Women’s Pain
Victoria has released the "Bridging the Gender Pain Gap" report as a result of the state's Inquiry into Women’s Pain, which was the first of its kind in Australia.
08 Nov 2025
National Recall Issued for Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Consumers are being advised not to eat certain alfalfa sprouts produced by Parilla Fresh after a national recall was announced due to possible Salmonella contamination.
07 Nov 2025
DVA to Fund Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans with PTSD and Depression
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) will now fund psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for eligible veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or treatment-resistant depression (TRD), following a Federal Government announcement this week.
07 Nov 2025
Warning: Scams Targeting Older Australians
Authorities have warned of scammers pretending to be aged care assessors, targeting older Australians through suspicious phone calls and in-person visits.
07 Nov 2025
RACGP and AMA Raise Concerns Over Pharmacy Prescribing Consultation
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) have criticised the Pharmacy Board of Australia for what they describe as an “uncollaborative” and “restrictive” consultation process on plans to expand pharmacy prescribing rights.
07 Nov 2025
74 New GPs Welcomed Across South Australia
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has officially welcomed 74 new General Practitioners (GPs) at a Fellowship ceremony held in Adelaide on Kaurna Country, marking the completion of years of training, hard work and dedication.
06 Nov 2025
The Benefits of AI Medical Scribes for General Practice
Many GPs in Australia are experiencing burnout, with around 75% reporting stress and fatigue linked to heavy administrative workloads. AI medical scribes are emerging as a practical tool to reduce these burdens and help clinicians focus on patient care.