25 Nov 2025
NSW Sees Strong Uptake of New ADHD Prescribing Reforms
Newly released government data shows significant early momentum in NSW’s ADHD prescribing reforms, with 560 GPs now completing the training required to become continuation prescribers.
25 Nov 2025
Major Milestone Reached in National GP Registrar Experience Project
An innovative Australian project designed to capture what life is really like for GPs in training has reached a significant milestone, documenting its one-millionth consultation.
25 Nov 2025
Man Charged After String of Thefts From Melbourne Medical Centres
Victoria Police have arrested a 32-year-old Melbourne man accused of stealing payment terminals and other items from multiple medical clinics over a two-week period.
24 Nov 2025
Victoria Expands Pill Testing Services at Major Music Festivals
Victoria’s pill testing pilot will expand across five major music festivals this summer, providing free and confidential services to festival-goers.
24 Nov 2025
World Medical Authority Opposes Mandatory Age Checks for GPs
The World Medical Association (WMA) has advised against mandating age-based retirement or health checks for general practitioners, challenging a controversial proposal by Australia’s national regulator.
24 Nov 2025
New GP Guidance Helps Women Understand Breast Density and Cancer Risk
The Australian Government has issued new guidance for general practitioners to assist women who have dense breast tissue after undergoing mammogram screening.
24 Nov 2025
Experts Warn Against Expanding Prescribing Rights Amid Growing Antibiotic Resistance
Australia’s peak medical bodies have warned that expanding who can prescribe medicines, particularly pharmacists, could worsen the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance.
21 Nov 2025
New Guidance for GPs on Supporting Women with High Breast Density
The Australian Government has released new GP guidance to support women identified with dense breasts, helping provide consistent advice on breast cancer risk and follow-up care.
21 Nov 2025
Australia on Track to Become First Country to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Australia is on course to achieve world-first elimination of cervical cancer by 2035, thanks to high HPV vaccination rates and strong participation in cervical screening, with GPs playing a key role.
21 Nov 2025
New RACGP Guide Supports Safe Antidepressant Deprescribing in General Practice
The RACGP has released a new guide to help GPs safely review and reduce long-term antidepressant use, supporting better patient care and minimising potential harms.