05 Mar 2026
Primary Care ‘Undervalued and Underfunded’ Around the World
New research shows that general practice is being relied on more than ever to manage complex health needs, but GPs are underfunded and overworked, with growing administrative pressures.
05 Mar 2026
RACGP Plans Education Events for GPs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has announced several upcoming learning activities for doctors.
05 Mar 2026
Medical Colleges Set National Standard for Ethical Billing
All 16 Australian medical colleges have agreed on a national framework to guide ethical and transparent billing.
04 Mar 2026
One GP, Big Impact: Dr Jennie Wright Advocates for General Practice
Dr Jennie Wright, a GP at Adelaide’s Bayside Family Medical and Musculoskeletal Practice, is showing how one GP can make a difference.
04 Mar 2026
Gregory Hills Urgent Care Helps Thousands in Two Years
Gregory Hills Urgent Care Service (UCS) has been providing fast, convenient healthcare for two years, helping local residents avoid long waits at hospital emergency departments. Since February 2024, more than 9,200 patients have been treated for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions.
04 Mar 2026
Fake GLP-1 Weight-Loss Products Are Still a Danger
The TGA is reminding Australians to be careful with weight-loss products that claim to contain GLP-1 drugs.
04 Mar 2026
Melbourne Researchers Develop Rapid Test for Multiple STIs
Researchers in Melbourne have created a portable test that can detect four common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in under an hour.
04 Mar 2026
No Plans to Show GP Fees on Medical Costs Website
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) says it won’t include individual GP fees on the Medical Costs Finder website, despite new laws mentioning general practice.
03 Mar 2026
Measles Alert in Western Sydney
NSW Health says people in Western Sydney should watch for measles after a confirmed case.
03 Mar 2026
Courts Crack Down on Unregistered Health Practice
NSW courts have fined health practitioners and an employer after cases of working while unregistered.