16 Jul 2026
Racism Against Overseas Doctors Condemned by GPs and Communities
Healthcare leaders, GPs, politicians and local residents have spoken out after racist comments were posted online about two international medical graduates (IMGs) who recently joined a regional medical practice in New South Wales. The incident has renewed calls for respect, inclusion and zero tolerance for racism in Australian healthcare.
16 Jul 2026
Cyberattack Exposes Patient Information Across Partnered Health Clinics
A major cyberattack has compromised patient information at multiple general practices across Australia, with personal and medical records accessed by a malicious third party.
16 Jul 2026
RACGP Updates GPs on Pharmacy Prescribing Reform and Key Clinical Changes
The RACGP is encouraging GPs to stay informed about pharmacy prescribing reform through an upcoming webinar that will explain the latest policy changes, the college’s advocacy priorities and practical guidance for general practice.
16 Jul 2026
Better Cancer Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, but Gaps Remain
Recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are improving. While fewer people are being diagnosed with and dying from cancer than in previous years, important health gaps still remain. The findings also highlight where more targeted support and better access to care are needed.
15 Jul 2026
Rural GPs to Receive Training for Sight-Saving Eye Injections
GPs and Rural Generalists (RGs) could soon receive specialised training to provide intravitreal injections (IVIs) in rural and remote Australia. The new pilot program aims to improve access to essential eye treatment for patients who currently face long travel distances or limited specialist services.
15 Jul 2026
RSV becomes Australia's most reported respiratory virus this winter
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has become Australia's most commonly reported respiratory infection this winter, overtaking both influenza and COVID-19 for the first time since national reporting began in 2021.
15 Jul 2026
Debate continues over bulk-billing as MP praised for local advocacy
Federal Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler has praised Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters for her efforts to encourage more GP clinics to bulk bill, highlighting a significant increase in bulk-billing rates across the region.
15 Jul 2026
TGA suspends chlamydia and gonorrhoea self-test over accuracy concerns
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has suspended Australia's only self-test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea after independent testing raised concerns that the device may produce false negative results.
14 Jul 2026
167 Victorian doctors achieve GP Fellowship milestone
A total of 167 doctors have officially become Fellows of the RACGP after celebrating the milestone with their families at a ceremony in Melbourne. The event recognised the successful completion of GP specialist training and marked the beginning of their careers as independent general practitioners.
14 Jul 2026
Muscle health may help predict type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
A new international study suggests that muscle health could play an important role in identifying people at higher risk of type 2 diabetes.