03 Nov 2026
Australian Experts Call for Greater Investment in Youth Mental Health Prevention
A new Australian documentary is highlighting how stronger family support, safe relationships and connected communities could help prevent mental health conditions in children and young people.
03 Nov 2026
GPs Raise Concerns Over Patients Not Disclosing GLP-1 Use
More Australians are taking GLP-1 medications without informing their regular GP, raising concerns about patient safety and gaps in ongoing care. A recent RACGP newsGP poll found that 52% of respondents had discovered patients were using these medicines without previously telling them.
03 Nov 2026
Victorian Health Boards Seek More GPs for Leadership Roles
General practitioners across Victoria are being encouraged to apply for leadership positions on public health boards. RACGP Victoria Chair Dr Anita Muñoz says GPs bring valuable clinical knowledge and frontline experience that can help guide health services and decision-making.
05 Nov 2026
Australian study finds some babies may no longer have peanut allergy
A national Australian study has found that 35% of babies previously diagnosed with a peanut allergy showed no allergic reaction during a supervised food challenge. The findings suggest some children may be able to have their allergy diagnosis reviewed after further specialist assessment.
05 Nov 2026
AJGP marks 70 years of supporting Australian general practice
The Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) is celebrating 70 years of publishing clinical knowledge, research and professional updates for Australian GPs.
05 Nov 2026
RACGP shares upcoming webinars, workshops and healthcare updates for GPs
The RACGP has announced a new range of professional development opportunities and healthcare updates for general practitioners
05 Nov 2026
Draft report calls for more chronic care visits under Medicare
A draft report is recommending an increase in Medicare-funded chronic condition management (CCM) services, proposing that eligible patients receive up to 12 individual sessions each year instead of the current five.
04 Nov 2026
Victorian GPs Gain Easier Access to ADHD Prescribing
General practitioners in Victoria can now prescribe certain ADHD medicines without applying for a Schedule 8 treatment permit, provided they meet specific conditions and have a valid treatment instruction from an authorised specialist.
04 Nov 2026
Australia Approves Daily Wegovy Tablet for Weight Management
Australians will soon have another option for weight management, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved a daily tablet version of semaglutide, sold under the brand name Wegovy.
04 Nov 2026
Medical Groups Call for NSW Pharmacy Prescribing Expansion to Stop
Five major medical organisations are urging the New South Wales Government to pause plans allowing pharmacists to prescribe medicines for more complex health conditions, raising concerns about patient safety and continuity of care.