26 Aug 2026
RACGP Releases Sixth Edition of General Practice Standards
The RACGP has released updated standards to help practices deliver safe, high-quality care while responding to changes such as artificial intelligence, digital health, sustainability and financial pressures.
27 Aug 2026
RACGP Reports Strong Results in Latest Fellowship Exams
More than 80% of candidates passed the latest Applied Knowledge Test and Key Feature Problem exams, marking another strong result for doctors working towards RACGP Fellowship.
27 Aug 2026
DoHDA Clarifies Prescriber Bag Ordering Requirements
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has issued new guidance for prescribers following concerns about compliance with Prescriber Bag medicine ordering rules.
27 Aug 2026
New NSW Bulk-Billing Clinics Face Criticism From Existing GPs
Plans for six fully funded bulk-billing clinics in New South Wales have raised concerns among existing general practices, with the RACGP warning that the funding model could create an uneven market.
27 Aug 2026
New Guidance Released for Patients Switching from Sublocade
NSW Health has released new guidance to help health professionals manage patients using Sublocade as the medicine is set to leave the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in December.
25 Aug 2026
WA doctors push for stronger GP care during Parliament visit
Western Australian GPs have used a visit to Perth’s Parliament House to speak with MPs about improving access to general practice and strengthening primary care.
25 Aug 2026
Bupa calls for insurers to play a bigger role in primary care
Bupa is seeking changes to Australian health insurance laws that would allow private insurers to fund a wider range of services outside hospitals, including preventive care and chronic disease management.
25 Aug 2026
Higher folic acid intake linked to early pregnancy bleeding in new study
A study from Flinders University has found a possible link between taking higher amounts of folic acid and vaginal bleeding during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy.
24 Aug 2026
Dr Ramya Raman elected as next RACGP President
Dr Ramya Raman has been elected as the next President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), with her term set to begin in November 2026.
24 Aug 2026
Personalised melanoma treatment shows promising results
A new clinical trial has found that a personalised cancer vaccine used alongside immunotherapy may help reduce the risk of melanoma returning.