11 Feb 2026
Time to Try Electronic Prescriptions in Your Practice
A new year is a good chance to see if your practice could do things a bit easier. One option is electronic prescriptions. While lots of GPs already use them, some haven’t yet made the switch.
10 Feb 2026
Needle-Free Flu Vaccine for Queensland Kids Starts in March
Queensland GPs will be able to give young children a needle-free flu vaccine from 1 March, kicking off a new approach to the state’s flu program.
10 Feb 2026
Pharmacy Guild Leads Political Donations in Healthcare Sector
The Pharmacy Guild donated over $600,000 to Australian political parties in 2024–25, making it the biggest healthcare contributor last year.
10 Feb 2026
Party Drug GHB Causing More Harm in Australia
Australia is seeing more harm from the party drug GHB, and experts warn that even occasional use can be dangerous.
06 Feb 2026
Why early cognitive decline should be part of GP care
Memory changes are increasingly common in older Australians, and GPs are often the first point of contact for patients worried about thinking or memory issues.
05 Feb 2026
DVA releases quick guide for GPs treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has published a new quick guide to help GPs navigate the item numbers available when treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans.
06 Feb 2026
RACGP lands largest-ever GP training grant
The RACGP has secured a record $751.3 million five-year grant from the Federal Government to support GP training, the largest and longest such agreement awarded to a medical college.
05 Feb 2026
Private health insurers push for action on rising specialist fees
A new report from Private Healthcare Australia is calling for urgent action on the rising cost of seeing non-GP specialists, highlighting that many Australians are delaying or cancelling care because of fees.
05 Feb 2026
GP funding finally rises after years of slow growth
New national data shows government funding for general practice has reached a new high, a move welcomed by GP leaders after years of little growth.
09 Feb 2026
Record satisfaction with GP training in Australia
New survey results show GP registrars are happier with their training than ever before, with approval ratings at a record high.
