31 Jul 2026
Victorian GPs Meet MPs to Promote Better Healthcare Reform
Victorian GPs visited Parliament this week to provide free health checks for Members of Parliament while discussing the future of general practice and key healthcare reforms ahead of the State Election.
31 Jul 2026
Digital App Trial Shows New Way to Support Chronic Pain Care
A new Australian pilot study has found that a digital health app may help people with chronic pain better understand their symptoms and work more closely with their GP to identify treatments that suit their individual needs.
31 Jul 2026
New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Approved in Australia
Australians are one step closer to faster and less invasive Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) authorised a new blood test that detects key Alzheimer’s biomarkers.
30 Jul 2026
RACGP and AMA Seek Temporary Telehealth Rule Change During Fuel Supply Disruptions
The RACGP and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) are calling on the Federal Government to temporarily relax Medicare's telehealth compliance rules if Australia enters a Level 3 National Fuel Security Plan event, saying the change would help GPs continue caring for patients without unnecessary compliance concerns.
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
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
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.
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.