09 Sep 2026
RACGP Faculty Council election results begin to take shape
The first results from the 2026 RACGP Faculty Council elections have been announced, with 30 GPs elected without opposition across several faculties. Voting is still open for positions where more than one candidate is contesting a place.
08 Sep 2026
Medicare reform could better recognise the value of complex GP care
Concerns about how Medicare funds longer GP consultations are growing, with the RACGP warning that the current system may not properly recognise the time needed for complex patient care.
08 Sep 2026
RACGP visit highlights GP workforce challenges in Mount Gambier
A recent RACGP South Australia visit to Mount Gambier and Millicent has highlighted ongoing GP workforce pressures, while also showing positive signs for the future of rural healthcare.
08 Sep 2026
New RACGP Standards encourage practices to take practical climate action
The RACGP’s sixth edition of the Standards for general practices includes new guidance on environmental sustainability, encouraging practices to take practical steps towards becoming more climate-resilient.
07 Sep 2026
Shingrix eligibility could expand under the NIP
The vaccine manufacturer has again asked the PBAC to consider lowering the eligibility age for non-Indigenous Australians from 65 to 60.
07 Sep 2026
GPs gain new tool to address gambling-related harm
A new CPD course is helping GPs recognise gambling-related harm and support patients using evidence-based approaches.
07 Sep 2026
GPs encouraged to report possible GLP-1 medicine side effects
As more Australians use GLP-1 medicines for weight management and other health conditions, GPs are being encouraged to play an active role in reporting possible side effects to help strengthen medicine safety monitoring.
04 Sep 2026
Medical Students Explore the Rewards of Rural General Practice
South Australian medical students are being introduced to rural general practice through career events, hands-on activities and conversations with doctors working in regional communities.
04 Sep 2026
Digital Access Remains an Important Part of Equitable Healthcare
Healthcare is becoming increasingly digital, but not every patient has the same ability to use online health services.
04 Sep 2026
GP Burnout Highlights Pressure of Australia’s Current Practice Model
The growing pressure on general practice is prompting difficult career decisions for some doctors, with complex patient needs, limited consultation time and unpaid work contributing to burnout.