15 May 2026
Hantavirus travellers return: what GPs need to know
Six passengers linked to a hantavirus-related cruise ship have been repatriated to Australia and are currently in quarantine, raising questions for general practice about potential risk and response.
23 Apr 2026
GPs Criticise NSW Decision to Expand Pharmacist Prescribing Without Consultation
General practitioners in NSW say they were not properly consulted on the State Government’s decision to allow pharmacists to prescribe the contraceptive pill, raising concerns about patient safety and trust between doctors and government.
23 Apr 2026
Emergency Doctors Push for Stronger Investment in Rural General Practice
Emergency doctors are calling on the Federal Government to invest more in rural general practice, warning that gaps in primary care are leading to avoidable visits to emergency departments.
23 Apr 2026
Six Tips to Help General Practices Hire the Right Staff
Hiring the right staff is important for keeping a general practice running smoothly. A bad hire can lead to extra workload, stress for the team, and repeated recruitment.
22 Apr 2026
GP Experts Say It’s Too Early to Dismiss Alzheimer’s Drugs After Review Findings
A new Cochrane review has found that amyloid-targeting drugs for Alzheimer’s disease show only “trivial” benefits for cognitive function, while also carrying risks such as brain swelling and bleeding.
22 Apr 2026
Canberra GP Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo Retires from Practice After Long Career
Canberra GP Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo has stepped away from daily general practice after 35 years in medicine. Her career has focused on caring for people from marginalised communities and improving access to inclusive healthcare.
22 Apr 2026
Understanding Chronic Pain Beyond Physical Injury
Chronic pain is not always caused by clear physical damage. A new article explains that many patients experience ongoing pain even when no injury or tissue damage can be found, and GPs play an important role in understanding and managing this.
14 May 2026
Bell Street Family Medical Centre highlights continuity-focused general practice model
Bell Street Family Medical Centre in Melbourne’s Pascoe Vale South is being recognised for its strong focus on continuity of care, preventive health, and long-term patient relationships.
13 May 2026
Federal Budget 2026–27 brings major health funding changes for general practice
The Federal Budget 2026–27 has delivered wide-ranging health funding decisions affecting general practice, with the RACGP welcoming some measures while raising concerns about others.
14 May 2026
RACGP to discuss pharmacist prescribing proposal in upcoming webinars
The RACGP is encouraging GPs to take part in a national consultation on a proposed prescribing endorsement for pharmacists, with concerns raised about patient safety and continuity of care.