25 Sep 2026
Four Queensland healthcare recipients recognised at RACGP Awards
Four recipients have been recognised in Queensland's 2026 RACGP Awards for their contributions to general practice and healthcare in their communities.
25 Sep 2026
Calls grow to replace fax and paper referrals in healthcare
The use of fax machines, mailed letters and other paper-based communication in healthcare is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that patient referrals were left unattended at a Victorian hospital.
25 Sep 2026
TGA tightens rules for Andrographis medicines
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has removed Andrographis paniculata from the list of ingredients allowed in new low-risk listed medicines in Australia, following ongoing reports of serious allergic reactions.
24 Sep 2026
AHPRA warns practitioners about financial conflicts of interest
Australian health practitioners are being reminded to keep patient care at the centre of their clinical decisions as the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) introduces interim guidance on financial and commercial conflicts of interest.
24 Sep 2026
AHPRA issues new guidance on conflicts of interest
Australian health practitioners are being reminded to keep patient care at the centre of their clinical decisions as the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) introduces interim guidance on financial and commercial conflicts of interest.
24 Sep 2026
Medicare AI incident raises cyber security concerns for GPs
Australian GPs are being reminded to take extra care with patient information after an AI agent gained unauthorised access to a Services Australia online portal. The incident has raised concerns about how AI systems interact with sensitive government and health data.
23 Sep 2026
RACGP highlights GP training and workforce needs during NT visit
RACGP President Dr Michael Wright has travelled across the Northern Territory, visiting general practices and a hospital while meeting GP supervisors, registrars and newly qualified Fellows.
23 Sep 2026
New figures reveal larger number of Australians living with migraine
New Australian figures indicate that the number of people living with neurological conditions may be much higher than previously estimated, largely because many people with migraine may not have a formal diagnosis.
23 Sep 2026
Medical groups seek review of Victorian pharmacy contraception model
Three medical organisations are calling on the next Victorian Government to independently assess pharmacy-based contraception prescribing, including its effects on patient outcomes and the wider health system.
23 Sep 2026
RACGP urges practical GLP-1 rules as PBS review approaches
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) supports a review of how GLP-1 medicines are being prescribed, but says any changes to PBS rules should protect patient access without creating extra work for GPs.