27 Oct 2025
PSR Orders GPs to Repay $27.3 Million Amid Compliance Reviews
Medical practitioners were required to repay $27.3 million to the Federal Government in the 2024–25 financial year following investigations by the Professional Services Review (PSR). While substantial, this total is lower than the $31.6 million recovered the previous year.
27 Oct 2025
PBAC Recommends Removing COVID-19 Antivirals from Doctor’s Bag
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended removing the COVID-19 antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Prescriber Bag, citing changes in the clinical landscape since their introduction in late 2022.
27 Oct 2025
NuvaRing Now on PBS, Making Contraception More Affordable
From 1 November, the NuvaRing vaginal contraceptive will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), giving women more affordable and accessible birth control options.
24 Oct 2025
24/7 Support for Victorian Families
Victorian parents and carers can access expert advice and reassurance about parenting and child health any time of the day or night through the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Line – a free, government-funded service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including public holidays.
24 Oct 2025
In Practice: AGM voting and GP25 early bird closing soon
Eligible members will soon have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the RACGP at its 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) next month.
24 Oct 2025
Rediscovering the heart of general practice
Ahead of his GP25 keynote, Dr Justin Coleman reflects on why the work of GPs remains the most powerful part of Australia’s health system.
24 Oct 2025
Are GP numbers going where they’re really needed?
Behind that consultation room door lies the most effective 15 minutes our health system has to offer,’ says one doctor ahead of his GP25 keynote.
23 Oct 2025
RACGP launches new resources to support GPs ahead of Medicare changes
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a comprehensive suite of resources to help members prepare for major changes to Medicare, which take effect from 1 November.
23 Oct 2025
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Provider Readiness Checklist
From 1 November 2025, the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will operate under the new Aged Care Act 2024.
23 Oct 2025
Breastfeeding Found to Lower Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk
Breastfeeding not only benefits babies but may also provide long-term protection for mothers.
