24 Oct 2025

Are GP numbers going where they’re really needed?

Behind that consultation room door lies the most effective 15 minutes our health system has to offer,’ says one doctor ahead of his GP25 keynote.

23 Oct 2025

RACGP launches new resources to support GPs ahead of Medicare changes

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a comprehensive suite of resources to help members prepare for major changes to Medicare, which take effect from 1 November.

23 Oct 2025

Breastfeeding Found to Lower Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk

Breastfeeding not only benefits babies but may also provide long-term protection for mothers.

22 Oct 2025

Socioeconomic Disadvantage Tied to Higher Risk of Chronic Disease

New Australian research has found that low socioeconomic status is a major risk factor for nine out of 10 common chronic diseases, underscoring the challenges faced by GPs working in disadvantaged communities.

22 Oct 2025

National Roadshow Highlights Rural Generalism for Future GPs

Medical students from across Australia have gained hands-on experience in rural general practice through a series of workshops, skills sessions, and immersive tours held across the Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia in October.

22 Oct 2025

Melbourne General Practices Targeted in Ongoing Crime Spree

Victoria Police have issued a security warning for general practices following a series of break-ins in which thieves have stolen payment terminals and processed thousands of dollars in fraudulent claims.

21 Oct 2025

RACGP Victoria stalwart steps down after nearly three decades

Associate Professor Morton Rawlin has stepped down from the RACGP Victoria Council, concluding almost 30 years of service at the state’s annual meeting on 10 October.

21 Oct 2025

Queensland Tops Nation for Smoking and Vaping

Queensland has recorded the highest rates of smoking and daily vaping in Australia, prompting the RACGP to encourage patients to seek GP support to quit.

21 Oct 2025

RACGP Calls for GP-Led Support in New Thriving Kids Program

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has urged a Parliamentary Inquiry to ensure GPs play a central role in the Federal Government’s upcoming Thriving Kids program, designed to support young children with developmental delay and autism.

21 Oct 2025

Australian Study Provides First National Benchmark for Endometriosis Diagnosis in General Practice

A first-of-its-kind Australian study has established a baseline for how endometriosis is diagnosed and managed in general practice, highlighting opportunities to improve care and reduce delays in diagnosis.