04 Nov 2025
RACGP Welcomes NSW Drug Summit Reforms, Calls for Continued Action
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s commitment to supporting most of the recommendations from last year’s Drug Summit, while noting there is still more work ahead.
04 Nov 2025
National Lung Cancer Screening Program Launches to Save Lives Through Early Detection
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program has been introduced to help save lives by detecting lung cancer at an earlier stage.
04 Nov 2025
Pharmacists Push for Expanded Prescribing Powers
Pharmacy groups across Australia are calling for pharmacists to be allowed to autonomously prescribe all Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medicines, under a new plan proposed to the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
03 Nov 2025
RACGP Calls for Expanded Stillbirth Education for GPs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has urged the South Australian Government to expand education and training for GPs to better support families affected by stillbirth
03 Nov 2025
Flu Deaths Surpass COVID‑19 Amid Record-Breaking Season
Australia’s influenza season has reached unprecedented levels, with flu-related deaths surpassing COVID-19 fatalities for the first time since the pandemic’s peak.
03 Nov 2025
Uptake of Bulk Billing Incentive Program Remains Low
Despite months of promotion, only a small proportion of Australian general practices have committed to switching to the new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).
03 Nov 2025
Real-World Anaesthesia Experts Share Knowledge to Improve Global Health Equity
Chris Bowden, Deputy Medical Director of Anaesthetics at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH), manages a demanding hospital role alongside his dedication to global health equity. He frequently travels to countries with limited resources to share his knowledge and skills.
03 Nov 2025
Partnership strengthens diabetes care for people with mental health needs
A collaborative project between South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) and the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is helping improve diabetes care for people living with mental health conditions.
03 Nov 2025
Chronic Condition Management Changes: What Allied Health Providers Need to Know
Significant chronic condition management changes took effect on 1 July 2025, replacing the former Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans and referrals with the new GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (GPCCMPs).
01 Nov 2025
New Bulk‑Billing Incentives for GPs and Practices
Starting 1 November 2025, the Australian Government is making major changes to how bulk‑billing incentives work under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
