17 Jan 2024

Momentum builds behind payroll tax petition

The new petition will ensure the controversial policy is debated in Parliament, provided it reaches 10,000 signatures by the end of the month.

17 Jan 2024

RSV vaccine approved by TGA

AREXVY will soon be available for patients aged 60 and over, sparking hope it will ease the pressure on Australia’s overflowing hospitals.

11 Jan 2024

In Practice: New digital assignment of benefit form

In Practice: New digital assignment of benefit form

15 Jan 2024

GP killed after ‘shocking’ home invasion

Tributes are pouring in for Melbourne’s Dr Ash Gordon, with the college encouraging members to reach out for support.

16 Jan 2024

Tas Chair: ‘We can achieve great things for general practice’

Dr Toby Gardner says he will continue flying the flag for GPs by helping to improve the regional workforce and training pathways.

16 Jan 2024

Antipsychotics spiking cardiac risks: Study

Researchers have revealed 10% of patients on quetiapine and haloperidol develop heart rhythm disorders, leading to calls for increased monitoring.

16 Jan 2024

Pill testing could have prevented 64 festival deaths: Research

The analysis was released at the same time as a separate study showing how testing recently detected three new drugs never seen before in Australia.

16 Jan 2024

DoHAC predicts early peak for vape prescriptions

Documents published by the Office of Impact Analysis forecast a 10% annual decline in presentations for prescriptions once reforms bed in.

15 Jan 2024

New STI awareness campaign launches

The campaign, which is targeting young people, is looking to encourage safe sex and regular testing.

12 Jan 2024

Three in four doctors not confident navigating Medicare: Poll

Ongoing improvements in education for GPs about MBS requirements remain essential, according to the RACGP President.