20 Feb 2026
Pub Health Checks Saving Lives in Regional Victoria
A simple idea from a Victorian GP is helping more men take their health seriously by meeting them at the pub instead of the clinic.
20 Feb 2026
Port Pirie 2025 Blood Lead Levels Report: Mixed Results for Children
The 2025 annual report on blood lead levels in Port Pirie shows improvements in most measures for children under five and pregnant women, but highlights ongoing risks for two-year-old children.
20 Feb 2026
AMA President’s Update: Public Health, Private Health, and the Power of Human Connection
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen shared the latest updates with members, covering public health, private health insurance, and the importance of maintaining the human touch in medicine.
19 Feb 2026
85 Million Boost for Research to Tackle Unmet Medical Needs
Up to $85 million is being made available to support research infrastructure aimed at helping people with serious health conditions where current diagnosis or treatment options are not working well.
19 Feb 2026
Closing the Gap Built Into Australia’s Health System
Health ministers have agreed to include a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health schedule in the National Health Reform Agreement.
19 Feb 2026
AMA Welcomes Health Star Rating Reform
The Health Star Rating system is moving closer to becoming mandatory after food ministers asked FSANZ to prepare for the change.
19 Feb 2026
Changes to Diagnostic Imaging Reports in My Health Record
From March 2026, Australians will be able to view limb (arms and legs) X‑ray reports in My Health Record immediately after they are uploaded.
19 Feb 2026
Report Urges Caution on Expanding Prescribing Rights
A new report from the Australian Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) warns that careful consideration is needed before expanding who can prescribe antibiotics. The report also calls for stronger education, training, and stewardship practices in Australia.
19 Feb 2026
Much of a GP’s Work Goes Unseen and Unpaid
A new study shows that almost a third of a GP’s work happens outside of patient consultations – but much of this important work is invisible in data and doesn’t get funded.
19 Feb 2026
Get Involved: GP Research and Health Events
The RACGP is inviting GPs to take part in research projects and health events across Australia. Members can submit their own research, help with ongoing studies, and register for upcoming conferences.