03 Dec 2025

Do Patient Age and Education Affect GP Consultation Length?

A recent study has explored what influences the length of GP consultations beyond just the number of medical issues raised.

03 Dec 2025

Calls Grow for More Deprescribing Among Antidepressant Users

Long-term antidepressant use is on the rise in Australia, particularly among younger people, sparking calls for better support for GPs to safely taper medications.

03 Dec 2025

NSW Boosts Paediatric Allied Health Workforce to Reduce Wait Times

Children across New South Wales are set to benefit from faster access to health services following the recruitment of 32 additional paediatric allied health professionals, part of the Minns Labor Government’s $17.9 million investment.

03 Dec 2025

Female GPs Earn Less Per Hour, Study Shows Gender Pay Gap

Female GPs in Australia are earning significantly less than their male colleagues, according to new research. On average, women earn $24.14 less per consulting hour, equivalent to almost $40,000 a year for the same number of consultation hours.

02 Dec 2025

GP Wellbeing in focus: “We really need to take this seriously.”

The RACGP is encouraging GPs to consider their own health alongside the care they provide to patients. GP wellbeing remains one of the college's key focuses.

02 Dec 2025

Celebrating Excellence in GP-led Research

GP25 has demonstrated the strength of GP-led research, with the Australian General Practice Research Foundation announcing the winners of its 2025 Conference Awards.

02 Dec 2025

North Rothbury Moves Closer to New Ambulance Station

North Rothbury is a step closer to having a new, purpose-built ambulance station following the completion of the purchase of a site on Winepress Road.

02 Dec 2025

Call for More Innovative Approaches to Syphilis Testing

While support grows for wider use of rapid syphilis tests, one GP views them as one of many options available and says more innovative thinking is needed to boost testing access.

01 Dec 2025

Prolonged Flu Season Continues to Affect NSW Hospitals

NSW hospitals continue to feel the pressure of the prolonged influenza season, with more than 370 people presenting to emergency departments in the week ending 16 November.

01 Dec 2025

Stronger Protections for AHPRA Complainants

From Monday, it is illegal to retaliate against anyone who raises concerns about a healthcare practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or the National Boards.