01 Jul 2026
Sublocade to Be Withdrawn from Australia, Raising Concerns for Opioid Treatment
A medication widely used to treat opioid use disorder will be withdrawn from Australia at the end of 2026, prompting concern among GPs and addiction medicine specialists.
01 Jul 2026
Queensland Skin Cancer Costs Highlight Need for Stronger Prevention
Skin cancer is placing a major strain on Queensland’s health system, with new research showing thousands of people need treatment every year.
30 Jun 2026
Free Pneumococcal Vaccine Expanded Under National Immunisation Program
More Australians are now eligible for a free pneumococcal vaccine under changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with the new Capvaxive vaccine added to the schedule from 1 July.
30 Jun 2026
Excessive Sweating Can Be Treated: GPs Encouraged to Recognise Hyperhidrosis Earlier
Hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes excessive sweating, affects an estimated 1.2 million Australians, yet many people remain undiagnosed or do not seek medical help. Health experts are encouraging GPs to recognise the condition early and offer treatment to improve patients' quality of life.
30 Jun 2026
Sleep Apnoea May Be Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Australian Study Finds
A new Australian study suggests that identifying and treating obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) during midlife could help support long-term brain health and may play a role in reducing dementia risk.
30 Jun 2026
Key Medicare Changes for General Practice Begin from 1 July
Several Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes take effect from 1 July, bringing updates to rebates, billing processes and new Medicare items. While some changes aim to improve patient care and access, GP groups have raised concerns about funding and administrative impacts on general practice.
25 Jun 2026
RACGP Shares Upcoming Education, Governance and Clinical Learning Opportunities
The RACGP has announced several upcoming education and professional development opportunities for GPs, including free AHPRA webinars, asthma education, governance consultation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workshops.
25 Jun 2026
New My Health Record Changes to Automatically Share Test Results from 1 July
From 1 July, pathology and diagnostic imaging results will be uploaded to My Health Record by default, allowing patients to view their results through myGov or the 1800MEDICARE app without waiting for a GP appointment.
26 Jun 2026
Poll Finds Many GPs Want More Support to Deliver Disability Care
A new poll has found many Australian GPs do not feel confident providing disability care and are calling for more training and support. Experts say improving education and strengthening GP skills will help deliver better care for people living with disability.
26 Jun 2026
Rural GP Clinics Face Growing Pressure as Kalbarri Practice Closes
The closure of the only GP clinic in Kalbarri has renewed concerns about the future of healthcare in small rural communities. Experts say many regional practices continue to face financial pressure, raising questions about whether current funding is enough to keep essential GP services operating.