11 Apr 2026
Get Ready for Winter Illness Season in Tasmania
Tasmanians are being urged to get prepared early as respiratory illnesses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are expected to rise during the colder months.
13 Apr 2026
More GP Trainees Start in Canberra, But More Support Needed
Canberra has seen a rise in new GP trainees this year, with experts saying more funding is needed to keep the momentum going.
13 Apr 2026
New GP Toolkit Supports Better Mental Health Care for Diverse Communities
GPs now have access to new tools to help deliver more inclusive and culturally safe mental health care, with fresh resources designed to support Mental Health Treatment Plans.
10 Apr 2026
AHPRA Adds Sexual Misconduct Findings to Public Practitioner Registers
More than 100 Australian health practitioners now have sexual misconduct findings made publicly visible on national practitioner registers, following new changes by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
10 Apr 2026
New Quick Guide Released to Support GP Asthma Care in Australia
New easy-to-use resources have been released to help Australian GPs keep up with the latest asthma diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
10 Apr 2026
Telehealth for VAD Consults Sparks Legal Debate in Australia
A new review is calling for law changes to allow telehealth to be used in voluntary assisted dying (VAD) consultations, saying it could improve access for patients in remote areas and reduce travel stress for people who are terminally ill.
09 Apr 2026
RACGP Grants and CPD Open for Applications
The RACGP is inviting applications for the 2027 Education Research Grants, supporting projects that improve GP training.
09 Apr 2026
TGA Considers Removing Herbal Ingredient Andrographis from Cold and Flu Products
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is set to review the use of Andrographis, a herbal ingredient commonly found in cold and flu products.
09 Apr 2026
GP Hub Hits Milestone in Supporting Eating Disorder Care
A new tool helping GPs care for people with eating disorders has now been used by more than 3,500 GPs, roughly 9% of the Australian GP workforce. The milestone highlights strong demand for practical, evidence-based resources in general practice.
09 Apr 2026
New Findings Show Antidepressant May Help Reduce Methamphetamine Use
Researchers in Australia say a common antidepressant might help people cut back on methamphetamine use.