16 Sep 2025
Increased GP numbers essential in the NT
The significance of generalist skills was highlighted repeatedly during a conference in Darwin over the weekend.
16 Sep 2025
Scope extended to all areas other than general practice
A GP is speaking up about the risks of leaving doctors behind in Australia’s healthcare system, highlighting potential repercussions for both healthcare and the public.
16 Sep 2025
Significant rise in most STIs over the last 10 years
New statistics indicate that while syphilis and gonorrhoea cases have doubled and chlamydia remains common, HIV diagnoses are on the decline.
15 Sep 2025
Fast-track Fellowship option launched
The initiative provides a pathway to RACGP Fellowship and underscores the college’s role as the central professional body for GPs.
15 Sep 2025
Dementia now the leading cause of death in Australia
New dementia figures are a clear signal for the Federal Government to prioritise brain health in primary care, an expert has warned.
15 Sep 2025
AHPRA urged to step back from minor complaints: Review
A new review into health professional regulation has put forward 26 recommendations, including a call for AHPRA to no longer handle minor complaints as part of broader reform proposals.
12 Sep 2025
New Aged Care Act: Community sessions open for registration
COTA Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) are hosting community sessions for older people, their families and carers to learn more about the aged care changes.
12 Sep 2025
Introducing a public homebirth program in Tasmania
The Department of Health has released a consultation paper seeking community feedback on plans to introduce a public homebirth program in Tasmania.
12 Sep 2025
Respiratory illnesses remain common as spring arrives
Respiratory illnesses remain common as spring arrives
12 Sep 2025
Health ministers agree on the need to standardise ADHD regulations
Health ministers agree on the need to standardise ADHD regulations