24 Nov 2025
Victoria Expands Pill Testing Services at Major Music Festivals
Victoria’s pill testing pilot will expand across five major music festivals this summer, providing free and confidential services to festival-goers.
24 Nov 2025
World Medical Authority Opposes Mandatory Age Checks for GPs
The World Medical Association (WMA) has advised against mandating age-based retirement or health checks for general practitioners, challenging a controversial proposal by Australia’s national regulator.
24 Nov 2025
New GP Guidance Helps Women Understand Breast Density and Cancer Risk
The Australian Government has issued new guidance for general practitioners to assist women who have dense breast tissue after undergoing mammogram screening.
24 Nov 2025
Experts Warn Against Expanding Prescribing Rights Amid Growing Antibiotic Resistance
Australia’s peak medical bodies have warned that expanding who can prescribe medicines, particularly pharmacists, could worsen the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance.
21 Nov 2025
New Guidance for GPs on Supporting Women with High Breast Density
The Australian Government has released new GP guidance to support women identified with dense breasts, helping provide consistent advice on breast cancer risk and follow-up care.
21 Nov 2025
Australia on Track to Become First Country to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Australia is on course to achieve world-first elimination of cervical cancer by 2035, thanks to high HPV vaccination rates and strong participation in cervical screening, with GPs playing a key role.
21 Nov 2025
New RACGP Guide Supports Safe Antidepressant Deprescribing in General Practice
The RACGP has released a new guide to help GPs safely review and reduce long-term antidepressant use, supporting better patient care and minimising potential harms.
20 Nov 2025
RACGP Member Engagement Survey Closing Soon
RACGP members have one week left to complete the annual Member Engagement Survey, which closes on Friday 28 November 2025. Feedback helps the College improve advocacy, resources, and support for members.
20 Nov 2025
Complaints About AHPRA Reach Record Levels Amid Registration System Issues
Complaints to the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman (NHPO) surged 42% to a total of 980 in the 2024–25 financial year, driven largely by issues with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
20 Nov 2025
Federal Government Steps In to Keep cohealth GP Services Running — But Only Temporarily
The Federal Government has provided $1.5 million in urgent funding to cohealth, allowing GP-led services at its Fitzroy, Collingwood and Kensington clinics in Victoria to continue operating until July 2026.
