12 Nov 2026
AMA Names Philip Morris Australia Winner of 2026 Dirty Ashtray Award
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) have named Philip Morris Australia as the winner of the 2026 Dirty Ashtray Award, highlighting concerns about the tobacco industry's role in shaping public health policies.
12 Nov 2026
AI Scribe Use Rises Among Australian GPs, New Poll Finds
Nearly one in two Australian GPs are now using AI scribes during consultations, showing how quickly the technology is becoming part of general practice. However, concerns about safety, regulation and its impact on clinical skills remain.
12 Nov 2026
Rising Knee Scan Rates Raise Concerns About Osteoarthritis Care
Knee scans are increasing across Australia, raising concerns that some patients may be receiving unnecessary imaging instead of being offered recommended first-line treatment for osteoarthritis.
12 Nov 2026
RACGP Opens Extended Skills Recognition for GPs Specialising in Diabetes
Australian GPs with advanced experience in diabetes care can now apply for formal recognition of their skills through a new addition to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Recognition of Extended Skills (RES) program.
12 Nov 2026
27 GP Registrars Selected for Research into Key General Practice Challenges
Twenty-seven GP registrars have been selected for the RACGP’s 2027 Academic Post Program, with research projects examining important issues affecting general practice across Australia.
12 Nov 2026
RACGP Members Asked to Help Shape the College’s Future
Voting is now underway for the RACGP’s 69th Annual General Meeting, giving members the chance to vote on five proposed changes to the organisation’s governance.
11 Nov 2026
Asthma Deaths Highlight Need for Stronger GP-Led Care in Australia
New figures show asthma claimed 484 lives in Australia in 2025, prompting experts to call for better coordination between GPs, pharmacists, nurses and asthma educators.
11 Nov 2026
Ombudsman Questions Fairness of Australia’s Automated Aged Care Assessment System
A government investigation has raised concerns about how Australia’s automated aged care assessment system determines the support older people receive, highlighting the need for stronger human oversight.
11 Nov 2026
RACGP-Backed Guide Encourages GPs to Prescribe Time in Nature
Australian GPs are being encouraged to make time outdoors part of everyday health advice, with a new practical guide recommending at least two hours of nature exposure each week.
11 Nov 2026
Free Webinar to Help GPs Understand New Medicare Online Mental Health Service
Australian GPs are invited to attend a free webinar introducing Medicare Mental Health Check In, an online service offering early support to people experiencing mild mental health challenges.