11 Oct 2025
Cranbourne Community Hospital Officially Opens, Bringing Care Closer to Home
The new Cranbourne Community Hospital is now open, providing essential health services for residents in Melbourne’s south-east
10 Oct 2025
New Deputy Commissioners Appointed to Strengthen Rural Health Leadership
The Australian Government has appointed Professor Linda Deravin and Associate Professor Geoff Argus as National Rural Health Deputy Commissioners, reinforcing the government’s commitment to ensuring rural voices are central to Australia’s health system.
10 Oct 2025
DoHDA to send early intervention letters to GPs in October
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) will be sending “early intervention letters” to around 550 healthcare providers, including 100 GPs, this month.
10 Oct 2025
RACGP calls for stronger mental health support in rural Australia
On World Mental Health Day, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has highlighted the urgent need for improved mental health support in rural areas, calling on all levels of government to act.
10 Oct 2025
In Practice: Bulk-billing signage, chronic condition management, eNRMC update and occupational medicine conference
Bulk-billing practice signage From 1 November 2025, practices participating in the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA)
10 Oct 2025
Reminder: ANSC provider renewal due 31 October
GPs registered as Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) providers in South Western Sydney are reminded that their annual registration renewal is due by 31 October 2025.
10 Oct 2025
“President’s Update: Key Developments in Health, Podiatry, and Telehealth”
“Dr Danielle McMullen, AMA President, delivers the latest national AMA news to members.”
10 Oct 2025
Proposed new title for podiatric surgeons
“AMA supports Ahpra’s move on ‘podiatric surgeons’ but warns confusion may remain”
10 Oct 2025
How Your Practice Can Improve Data Quality and Sharing
General practice has always generated rich clinical data, from patient histories and lab results to prescribing records and consultation notes.
09 Oct 2025
RACGP report highlights urgent need for increased Medicare funding
A new report reveals that Australians are spending more time with their GPs as healthcare needs grow more complex, highlighting the urgent need for greater investment in general practice.
