25 Mar 2026

Rising Petrol Prices Make It Harder For People to See Their GP

High petrol and diesel prices are starting to affect everyday healthcare, with some patients swapping in‑person doctor visits for phone or video calls. Some GPs are now worried that people,especially in country areas may miss out on care because it costs too much to travel.

25 Mar 2026

RACGP Urges NSW Government to Invest in GPs to Reduce Hospital Costs

The RACGP NSW&ACT has called on the New South Wales Government to tackle rising hospital costs by investing in general practice, which it says is the most efficient and effective part of the health system. The strategy focuses on better-connected GPs to keep patients healthy and out of hospital.

25 Mar 2026

New Data Guides Targeted Skin Cancer Screening in Australia

A recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows how linked data is helping shape a national plan for targeted skin cancer screening.

25 Mar 2026

Early Support Crucial for Teen Mental Health

A major study shows that early intervention is key to supporting teenagers’ mental health, but there’s no single quick fix, say experts.

24 Mar 2026

Canberra Hosts Key Conference on Primary Care

RACGP leaders joined hundreds of primary care experts in Canberra this week to talk about improving healthcare in Australia.

24 Mar 2026

‘Vision-Enabled’ AI Scribes Could Improve GP Notes

A trial by Flinders University suggests AI scribes that can see as well as hear may take more accurate clinical notes than audio-only systems.

24 Mar 2026

RACGP Opens Major Research Grants for GP-Led Studies

The Australian General Practice Research Foundation has opened applications for two new research grants to support GP-led projects that deliver practical solutions for patients.

23 Mar 2026

Record Year for GP Training in NSW

More junior doctors than ever have started GP training in New South Wales this year, showing strong interest in general practice across the state.

23 Mar 2026

Hormones Linked to Changes in Women’s ADHD Symptoms

Hormonal changes may play a big role in how ADHD shows up in women, with new Australian research highlighting symptom changes across different life stages.

23 Mar 2026

New Push to Help GPs Spot Syphilis Earlier

A new campaign has been rolled out across Australia to help GPs improve early detection and testing for syphilis, after research showed many doctors are unsure when to test.