08 Dec 2025

RACGP Outlines Major Fellowship Support Programme Updates from 2027

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has announced a new round of changes to its Fellowship Support Program (FSP), set to take effect from 2027, aimed at providing earlier guidance, stronger educational support and a more structured training experience for doctors.

05 Dec 2025

From City Roots to Rural GP Excellence: Dr James McLeod’s Journey

Dr James McLeod grew up in Adelaide, yet he always felt drawn to the life of a country doctor. Today, he is the inaugural recipient of the RACGP Rural Generalist of the Year award, a recognition of his dedication to rural medicine and the communities he serves.

05 Dec 2025

Rural GP Workforce Growing, But Pressure Remains

More doctors are choosing to work in rural and regional Queensland, according to the Health Workforce Queensland (HWQ) 2024–25 report, signaling positive progress after years of shortages in the bush. Yet patient demand continues to exceed available GP services.

05 Dec 2025

Hospital Care at Home Expands Across Southern NSW with Innovative Technology

Residents across Southern NSW will soon have greater access to hospital-level care from home, thanks to the Minns Labor Government’s $31.4 million expansion of the Hospital in the Home (HITH) program.

04 Dec 2025

New MS Injection Added to Subsidised Medicines List

People in Australia living with multiple sclerosis will soon have access to a faster and more convenient treatment option, following the addition of a new therapy to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

04 Dec 2025

NSW Ambulance Introduces Community Emergency Response Team in The Rock

Residents of The Rock and nearby towns in the NSW Riverina now have faster access to emergency support following the launch of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) by NSW Ambulance this week.

04 Dec 2025

NSW Residents Warned to Stay Vigilant This Mosquito Season

As summer begins, NSW Health is urging people across the state to step up protection against mosquito bites after unusually early detections of two mosquito-borne viruses that can cause serious illness, including brain swelling.

03 Dec 2025

Do Patient Age and Education Affect GP Consultation Length?

A recent study has explored what influences the length of GP consultations beyond just the number of medical issues raised.

03 Dec 2025

Calls Grow for More Deprescribing Among Antidepressant Users

Long-term antidepressant use is on the rise in Australia, particularly among younger people, sparking calls for better support for GPs to safely taper medications.

03 Dec 2025

NSW Boosts Paediatric Allied Health Workforce to Reduce Wait Times

Children across New South Wales are set to benefit from faster access to health services following the recruitment of 32 additional paediatric allied health professionals, part of the Minns Labor Government’s $17.9 million investment.