13 Nov 2025
Measles alert for Sydney and Brisbane locations
NSW Health has issued a measles alert for individuals who attended festivals and airports in Sydney and Brisbane. This follows a confirmed case in Queensland where the person visited several locations in Sydney while contagious.
13 Nov 2025
Strawberry Fields Festival to provide onsite drug testing as part of NSW trial
Strawberry Fields Festival will become the next music event in New South Wales to offer an onsite drug testing service, aimed at reducing harm for attendees.
13 Nov 2025
Have Your Say: Shaping the Role of the Doctor
The RACGP is developing a new position statement on the role of the doctor and wants input from GPs and healthcare professionals.
13 Nov 2025
US Policy Puts Pressure on Australia’s PBS
The Australian Government has highlighted growing pressures on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as recent policy moves in the United States threaten medicine access and affordability.
13 Nov 2025
Have Your Say on Digital Mental Health Tools
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking input from GPs as it reviews the regulatory framework for digital mental health tools.
12 Nov 2025
Federal Government Announces $20 Million Boost for Childhood Mental Health Research
The Australian Government has opened a new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant round, offering up to $20 million to support research that improves prevention and treatment of childhood mental health issues.
12 Nov 2025
GP25 Conference to Bring General Practitioners Together in Brisbane
The RACGP’s annual GP25 conference will be held from 14–16 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, on Turrbal and Jagera Country.
12 Nov 2025
GPs Key to Safe Expansion of LARC Services, Says RACGP
The RACGP has called on the Federal Government to maintain GPs at the centre of reproductive healthcare as it considers expanding access to long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs).
12 Nov 2025
ADHD Medication Poisonings Rising in Australia
Poisonings from medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased fourfold in the past decade, highlighting the role of GPs in educating families about safe use.
12 Nov 2025
GP Wellbeing Must Become a National Priority
GP wellbeing must become a national priority. Research shows that self-care for general practitioners is essential for both their own wellbeing and the quality of healthcare they provide. Experts warn that without significant changes, the healthcare system could face serious challenges.
