RACGP Queensland Fellowship and Awards ceremony held in Townsville The college signalled its commitment to rural and remote practice by choosing the North Queensland city for the ceremony and other key events.
Queensland has most to lose from climate change – especially in health From floods to heat-related illness to dengue outbreaks, health is at risk in the country’s north-east.
RACGP lobbies MPs to overturn ‘shortsighted’ pharmacy prescribing trial The RACGP has taken the unprecedented step of writing to Queensland’s parliamentarians in a bid to halt the state’s trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe specific antibiotics.
RACGP seeking feedback on advocacy efforts The RACGP is asking for GPs’ thoughts on its work during the Federal Election campaign.
Queensland pledges record health expenditure The state’s 2019–20 budget includes $19.2 billion for healthcare.
Dengue has returned to central Queensland after decades away Rockhampton was free of dengue for decades, but a new case of one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases has authorities scratching their heads.
What does the Coalition victory mean for general practice? newsGP examines the likely effects of the election result.
Election wrap up newsGP looks at the RACGP’s biggest moments from the election campaign, including the push for parties to put patients first.
Chronic care funding pledge welcomed The RACGP has praised a bipartisan commitment from the major parties to reduce the burden of chronic disease.
RACGP President questions Government bulk-billing rates Dr Harry Nespolon said the actual figures are ‘potentially embarrassing’ for the Federal Government.