01 Oct 2025
GP safety concerns grow following Sydney stabbing
A non-fatal attack at a clinic on Friday led to the arrest of a patient and has heightened worries about risks within general practice.
02 Oct 2025
Breaking down the new bulk-billing incentives
SPONSORED: RACGP and Cubiko are hosting a webinar series to help GPs and practices get ready for the 1 November changes.
01 Oct 2025
Spotlight on risks of unregulated GLP-1 use
The TGA’s safety alert and advertising crackdown highlight the need for GPs to support patients in navigating the often confusing area of weight-loss management.
01 Oct 2025
WA joins three other states in offering a needle-free flu vaccine.
The state government has embraced the FluMist vaccine, marking another step toward stronger flu protection for children.
30 Sep 2025
Support Network Established for ‘Often Misunderstood’ Health Conditions
Frontline GPs will play a key role in managing post-infection and energy-limiting conditions through the RACGP’s Specific Interests group.
30 Sep 2025
Drinking Artificially Sweetened Soft Drinks Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk
Australian research finds that even a single daily can of soft drink may significantly increase diabetes risk.
30 Sep 2025
TGA reports no safety issues with Vyvanse
Safety worries about the ADHD medication have been found to be baseless, according to the regulator.
30 Sep 2025
Nurse prescribing training scheduled for 2026
A recently implemented standard paves the way for nurses to prescribe in partnership with an authorised health practitioner.
29 Sep 2025
GPs get new collaborative platform for breastfeeding care
To strengthen GP education, advocacy, research, and patient care, the RACGP has launched a dedicated breastfeeding and lactation medicine group.
29 Sep 2025
TGA cautions consumers about online melatonin products
For the first time, the TGA is urging the use of prescription-only melatonin, after its tests found one imported product contained four times the listed amount.