08 May 2026
Global cyberattack affects thousands of education providers
The RACGP says its online training systems have not been affected by a global cyberattack linked to the learning platform Canvas, which is used by thousands of schools, universities, and education providers across Australia.
07 May 2026
RACGP Welcomes New Fellows to General Practice
The RACGP has welcomed 40 new Fellows, including two Rural Generalists, during a ceremony held in Canberra on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country.
07 May 2026
GP26 Abstract Submissions and RACGP Opportunities Now Open
The RACGP has opened abstract submissions for GP26, its major annual general practice conference, giving GPs and healthcare professionals the chance to present clinical, research, and medical education topics.
07 May 2026
Social Media is a Public Platform: Reminder for Doctors
Doctors are being reminded that social media is not private space, but a public form of communication where professional standards still apply.
05 May 2026
GPs to play key role as Australia prepares for uncertain flu season
Australia is heading into the 2026 flu season with low case numbers so far, but experts say it is still too early to predict how severe the season will be or which influenza strains will dominate.
06 May 2026
RACGP to develop national standards for urgent care clinics
The RACGP will lead the creation of a national set of rules for urgent care clinics to make sure they work more closely and consistently with regular general practices across Australia.
06 May 2026
Practice viability at risk as payroll tax pressure continues
General practices in Victoria are under growing financial pressure, with doctors warning that ongoing payroll tax rules are making it harder for clinics to stay open and provide care.
06 May 2026
GPs urged to step up asthma care as experts warn of system failure
Australia’s asthma care needs urgent change, with experts warning that too many patients are still not receiving best-practice treatment, leading to avoidable hospital visits and deaths.
05 May 2026
New Clinical Standard Highlights GPs’ Key Role in Emergency Abdominal Surgery Care
A new national clinical standard is highlighting the important role of general practitioners in supporting patients after emergency abdominal surgery known as laparotomy.
05 May 2026
RACGP Pushes for Child Health Checks and Higher Medicare Rebates Ahead of Federal Budget
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is calling for major funding changes in the upcoming 2026–27 Federal Budget, including Medicare-funded child health checks and higher GP rebates.