28 Jul 2023

Gas phase-out lauded as ‘the right choice for health’

The Victorian Government has said gas connections will be banned in new homes from next year, with GPs endorsing the move.

28 Jul 2023

GPs as ‘advocates in an increasingly complex medical system’

A Canberra GP who cares for patients aged zero to 100 is recipient of the award for outstanding service to her community.

28 Jul 2023

Q&A with Professor Michael Kidd

Australia’s former Deputy Chief Medical Officer chats with newsGP about general practice, COVID-19 and the upcoming WONCA World Conference.

28 Jul 2023

New partnership starts in northwest Tasmania

Aboriginal health services in northwest Tasmania have welcomed their first doctor as part of a new placement program enabling doctors-in-training to work across the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) and Aboriginal Health Service (AHS).

28 Jul 2023

Talking Culture – a community-based ear and hearing health education initiative

Did you know that most ear infections in little ones start with a snotty nose? But don't worry, we've got an awesome resource that's tackling this issue head-on and promoting a healthier future for our kids!

28 Jul 2023

COVID-19 update 28 July 2023

COVID Cases in SA There have been 481 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.

28 Jul 2023

NSW’s pharmacy trial expands statewide starting Monday

Thousands of women are set to benefit from timely access to assessment and treatment for urinary tract infections at almost 1,000 participating pharmacies across the state, starting Monday 31 July

28 Jul 2023

Update - Substitution of Budesonide + Formoterol listings

Important Information for Authorised Prescribers and Approved Pharmacists The 1 July 2023 PBS Schedule included approved changes to the listings of the form “budesonide 400 microgram/actuation + formoterol fumarate dihydrate12 microgram/actuation powder for inhalation”

27 Jul 2023

In Practice: RACGP Faculty elections commence

Nominations are now being accepted and the college is calling on members to step up and help shape the future of general practice.

27 Jul 2023

Protect yourself against mosquitoes

Did you know mosquitoes are most likely to bite around dusk, during the night and early in the morning?