01 Jun 2026
High blood pressure control remains a challenge in Australia
New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that high blood pressure continues to affect millions of Australians, with many people still not meeting recommended blood pressure targets.
01 Jun 2026
New rules for GP SMS messages: sender ID registration deadline approaching
From 1 July 2026, all GPs and medical practices in Australia must register their SMS sender IDs or risk having their messages marked as unverified or spam.
26 May 2026
GP Registrar Says Academic Post Program Changed His Career Direction
A Sydney GP registrar says the RACGP Academic Post Program has completely changed his career plans, encouraging him to move into research and prepare for a future PhD.
26 May 2026
Bulk-Billing Growth Slows as Clinics Face Ongoing Cost Pressures
New Government data shows Australia’s bulk-billing rates are still increasing, but the rapid growth seen after expanded Medicare incentives last year is now beginning to slow.
26 May 2026
New Project Tracks Viruses to Help Improve Community Health
Australian researchers are using a new monitoring project to better understand how viruses spread in the community and how vaccines can help prevent more health problems than previously known.
25 May 2026
NSW Health Apologises After Email Sparks Doctor Fatigue Concerns
NSW Health has apologised to junior doctors after an email sent at Nepean Hospital about workload and rostering triggered criticism from doctors and medical groups across the state.
25 May 2026
RACGP Conference Focuses on Building Stronger GP Practices
Around 800 GPs, practice managers, and healthcare staff gathered in Sydney for the RACGP Practice Owners Conference 2026 to discuss the future of general practice and learn new ways to manage successful clinics.
25 May 2026
RACGP Sets Out 5-Year Reform Plan for General Practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has released a new advocacy plan outlining its priorities for the next five years, aiming to strengthen Australia’s general practice system and address ongoing workforce pressures.
22 May 2026
Australia’s First Part-Time Doctor of Medicine Pathway to Launch at University of Sydney
The University of Sydney will introduce Australia’s first part-time option for its Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, starting from 2027, in what has been described as a “long overdue shift” for medical education.
22 May 2026
Australians Losing Trust in Healthcare, New Survey Finds
A new survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows fewer Australians trust the healthcare system, with trust dropping sharply over the past few years.