01 Oct 2026
Thriving Kids program begins first stage of rollout
The first stage of the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids program has started, bringing new resources for families and changes that will involve general practice in supporting children with developmental needs.
02 Oct 2026
Early conversations may help people with dementia prepare for driving changes
Starting conversations about driving early may help people with dementia and their families prepare for difficult decisions about when driving may no longer be safe, new research suggests.
02 Oct 2026
RACGP calls for stronger links between urgent care and general practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a new position statement outlining how urgent care can become better connected with general practice and the wider primary care system.
02 Oct 2026
Giving MenB and routine vaccines together may be safe for infants
A new Australian study suggests that giving meningococcal B (MenB) vaccines at the same appointment as routine childhood immunisations does not increase the chance of side effects in infants.
30 Sep 2026
Tasmanian pharmacy UTI trial recommended for ongoing use
A review of Tasmania’s pharmacy UTI prescribing pilot has recommended continuing the service, but the RACGP says more evidence is needed to assess patient safety and outcomes.
01 Oct 2026
Dementia remains Australia’s leading cause of death
Many Australians living with dementia have not received a formal diagnosis, highlighting an important role for general practice in identifying cognitive changes early.
01 Oct 2026
Researchers explore new treatments for recurrent bacterial vaginosis
Researchers in Melbourne are testing new approaches to treat recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV), with the aim of finding more effective and lasting treatment options for people affected by the condition.
01 Oct 2026
Diltiazem 360 mg capsules to be withdrawn from Australia
Two brands of diltiazem 360 mg controlled-release capsules are being discontinued in Australia due to manufacturing problems. Doctors and pharmacists have been advised about changes to supply and an alternative dispensing arrangement.
30 Sep 2026
New GP data shows progress in several areas of preventive care
New Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) figures show that general practices have increased the recording of several important health measures, including diabetes monitoring, cardiovascular disease risk factors and cervical screening.
30 Sep 2026
Government looks at ways to simplify Medicare bulk-billing processes
The Federal Government is considering further changes to reduce the administrative work involved in Medicare bulk billing, as general practices continue adjusting to new assignment of benefit requirements introduced in July.