This article provides an overview of the process of planning, drafting and submitting a paper for first-time authors.

Improving general practice-based research will enable the development of contextually relevant evidence-based medicine and recommendations in general practice, ultimately benefitting Australians.

This study explores one theoretical framework, Normalisation Process Theory, to understand how it can be used in general practice research.

In April 2020, a group of general practice leaders in NSW established a COVID-19 virtual community of practice to facilitate rapid transfer and implementation of clinical guidance into practice.

Internationally, eConsultant models have been trialled to address demands on healthcare systems without requiring face-to-face specialist input.

It is crucial that people who use methamphetamine are able to access appropriate professional support.

A study that identifies a set of general practice research priorities to guide resource allocation and to inform a research agenda that optimises best patient care.

Morgan’s organisational metaphors are one example of a management conceptual model that might help us illuminate the prisms of presupposition and assumption that we hold about organisations.

GPs will need to adapt rapidly to change, seizing opportunities offered by disruptive technology in a globalised world affected by climate change.

We need to count what counts if we want to ensure modern workforce approaches can indeed produce a fit-for-purpose generalist workforce that is able to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

The focus is shifting to how best to enable GPs to deliver effective, efficient and equitable care.

The demonstrated youth-centricity of the general practices associated with QUT, UNSW and UniMelb contrasts with traditional general practice.

Pre-consultation patient-directed reminders could be an effective tool to increase preventive care for patients with T2DM in general practice.

This study investigated GPs attitudes to promoting and managing the sexual health of young men and showed a disparity of whether young men or GPs felt they were responsible in initiating the topic.

Medical research in Australia has mostly been conducted in tertiary hospital settings, but as the majority of illnesses are managed in primary care, there is a need for a change in focus.