11 Dec 2025
Prevention Isn’t Optional — It’s the Core of General Practice
Preventive healthcare has always been central to what GPs do, and its importance should never be downplayed. According to the 2025 RACGP Health of the Nation report, prevention continues to be one of the strongest pillars of primary care in Australia.
11 Dec 2025
RACGP Seeks IMG Representative to Strengthen Future Governance
The RACGP is inviting overseas-trained doctors to contribute directly to the organisation’s long-term direction, with a new position for an international medical graduate (IMG) being added to its Future Governance Committee.
10 Dec 2025
Bushfire-Affected Communities Can Access Essential Medicines Without Prescription
Residents in areas impacted by recent bushfires who rely on critical medications, such as those for diabetes, heart conditions, or asthma, can now obtain a limited supply from pharmacies without needing a prescription.
09 Dec 2025
Rahma Health Wins Top Honour at Telstra Business Awards
Rahma Health, a community-driven organisation supporting Arabic-speaking families to access health information, has been named Business of the Year 2025 at the Telstra Best of Business Awards.
09 Dec 2025
Australia Faces Declining Vaccination Rates: GPs Called to Take Action
Australia is experiencing a notable decline in vaccination coverage, prompting health experts to call on general practitioners (GPs) to take a leading role in addressing the issue. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is urging doctors to routinely review each patient’s vaccination record as part of standard care.
09 Dec 2025
Inaugural Steven Tougher Award Honours NSW Paramedics at Annual Ceremony
A dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled paramedic has been named the first recipient of the Steven Tougher Award for Personal and Professional Development at a special NSW Ambulance ceremony held today at Sydney Olympic Park.
08 Dec 2025
Stephen Duckett Appointed to lead CoHealth Review Panel
A review into the future of community health organisation cohealth will be led by prominent health economist Professor Stephen Duckett, as governments move to assess the organisation’s service model and long-term sustainability.
08 Dec 2025
$110.2 Million Cowra Hospital Set to Welcome Patients and Community
Cowra and surrounding communities will soon benefit from a major boost in local healthcare, with the new $110.2 million Cowra Hospital preparing to open its doors to patients, staff and visitors.
08 Dec 2025
RACGP Outlines Major Fellowship Support Programme Updates from 2027
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has announced a new round of changes to its Fellowship Support Program (FSP), set to take effect from 2027, aimed at providing earlier guidance, stronger educational support and a more structured training experience for doctors.
05 Dec 2025
From City Roots to Rural GP Excellence: Dr James McLeod’s Journey
Dr James McLeod grew up in Adelaide, yet he always felt drawn to the life of a country doctor. Today, he is the inaugural recipient of the RACGP Rural Generalist of the Year award, a recognition of his dedication to rural medicine and the communities he serves.