Latest General Practitioner News

RACGP Pays Tribute To Dr Albert Foreman OAM
Leader of the Opposition’s Address to the Menzies Research Centre, Sydney
Peaks Call For Action On Aged Care Capacity
‘Be prepared’: GPs urge patients to manage hay fever and asthma ahead of spring
Leading Change In Connected World
Two distinguished leaders admitted to AMA Roll of Fellows
Clinical roundtable to focus on women’s cardiovascular health
Dr Ramya Raman Elected Next RACGP President
New Clinical Guidelines For Detecting Prostate Cancer
More ADHD care available as WA doctors complete specialist training
GP colleges welcome Medical Board decision on Rural Generalist specialist qualifications   
New Clinical Guidelines For Detecting Prostate Cancer
New staff specialists to strengthen care in Armidale and Inverell
NSW new new staff specialists to strengthen care in Armidale and Inverell
Australian Government to fund 50 additional medical university places to boost GP workforce
Albanese Government to fund 50 additional medical university places to boost GP workforce
New approach to blood pressure testing set to improve patient care
Employment Committee to hear expert views on adequacy of workers’ minimum entitlements
RACGP Announces Candidates For 2026 President Election
Teachers and doctors are losing the ability to self-regulate. What are the risks?
More doctors for regional NSW: Applications open for Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway
ACRRM and RACGP launch national Rural Generalist advisory committee
Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
Independent review calls for evidence-first pharmacy reform to improve patient care and reduce waste
Banner Image GPs key to preventing avoidable vision loss, new AJGP issue highlights
RACGP-commissioned review confirms pharmacist prescribing improves access to care
Investment in Cultural Safety Education strengthens future healthcare workforce
Minister Keogh – A new veteran support system from 1 July
New national program targeting harmful and unnecessary medicine use in Australia
Western Sydney GPs lead the charge among landmark ADHD reforms
NSW new western Sydney GPs lead the charge among landmark ADHD reforms
$11.7m NSW Govt investment in ADHD care by GPs a ‘win for health equity’
Public pressure forces Albanese Government to walk back bulk billing consent changes
Health leaders raise alarm for patient safety as pharmacy prescribing expands
Business Events Return Record Economic Boost
Making It Easier And Cheaper To Get Care For ADHD
Twelve GPs Receive King’s Birthday Honours In 2026
Midwifery continuity of care launches at Manning Hospital
NSW new midwifery continuity of care launches at Manning Hospital
SA GPs call for patient-centred care as new abortion bill flagged
Inaugural bursary helps medical students experience rural and remote practice
National Reconciliation Week 2026: ACRRM, RACGP and JCTS strengthen commitment to culturally safe healthcare
RACGP calls for immediate release of cohealth report and sustainable funding for community care
Joint Release: Primary care doctors outline Budget priorities to strengthen patient care
GPs praise Victorian budget’s ‘lifesaving’ meningococcal B and ADHD reforms
The federal government is considering capping specialists’ fees. Is that constitutional?
RACGP congratulates Doctors for the Environment Australia on 25th anniversary milestone
World Immunisation Week (24-30 April): Spotlights prevention ahead of 2026/27 Federal Budget