15 Jul 2026
Rural GPs to Receive Training for Sight-Saving Eye Injections
GPs and Rural Generalists (RGs) could soon receive specialised training to provide intravitreal injections (IVIs) in rural and remote Australia. The new pilot program aims to improve access to essential eye treatment for patients who currently face long travel distances or limited specialist services.
15 Jul 2026
RSV becomes Australia's most reported respiratory virus this winter
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has become Australia's most commonly reported respiratory infection this winter, overtaking both influenza and COVID-19 for the first time since national reporting began in 2021.
15 Jul 2026
Debate continues over bulk-billing as MP praised for local advocacy
Federal Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler has praised Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters for her efforts to encourage more GP clinics to bulk bill, highlighting a significant increase in bulk-billing rates across the region.
15 Jul 2026
TGA suspends chlamydia and gonorrhoea self-test over accuracy concerns
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has suspended Australia's only self-test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea after independent testing raised concerns that the device may produce false negative results.
14 Jul 2026
167 Victorian doctors achieve GP Fellowship milestone
A total of 167 doctors have officially become Fellows of the RACGP after celebrating the milestone with their families at a ceremony in Melbourne. The event recognised the successful completion of GP specialist training and marked the beginning of their careers as independent general practitioners.
14 Jul 2026
Muscle health may help predict type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
A new international study suggests that muscle health could play an important role in identifying people at higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
14 Jul 2026
RACGP says GPs must be part of new youth mental health services
The RACGP says general practice must be built into Australia’s new youth mental health services to help young people receive connected and ongoing care.
13 Jul 2026
Final Week to Nominate for RACGP President Election
Eligible RACGP Fellows have one week left to nominate for the college's next president. The RACGP is encouraging members with a passion for general practice and healthcare leadership to submit their nominations before the deadline.
13 Jul 2026
Victorian Coalition Pledges to Remove Payroll Tax for GPs
Victoria's Coalition has promised to remove payroll tax for general practices if elected at this year's state election. The RACGP has welcomed the commitment, saying it would help reduce financial pressure on GP clinics and improve access to affordable healthcare.
13 Jul 2026
Grattan Institute Pushes for Major Pharmacy Reforms Across Australia
Australia's pharmacy system could face significant changes after a new report from the Grattan Institute called for reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening patient care, and making better use of public funding. The report recommends expanding pharmacists' roles within general practice while reviewing current pharmacy ownership and location rules.