‘Unprecedented’ update to antibiotic guidelines The first tranche of a major update from Therapeutic Guidelines has been released, with a focus on infections treated in primary care.
UCCs five times more expensive than standard GP consult: Report In the wake of a new evaluation, the RACGP says the work of GPs in the clinics is valued, but it holds concerns about their cost and fragmented care.
Federal Budget 2025–26: Full breakdown for GPs Here is the detail of the significant healthcare commitments in the last Budget before the Federal Election – and what they mean for general practice.
What’s in the 2025–26 Federal Budget for GPs? The RACGP has welcomed GP workforce incentives but said while ‘it’s clear general practice is central in this year’s Budget’, there are still missed opportunities.
Michael Kidd appointed CMO Professor Kidd, a GP, primary care researcher, and former RACGP President, will become Australia’s Chief Medical Officer on 1 June.
‘My GP was a psychological anchor’: A patient’s long COVID story Struck down by debilitating long COVID, one patient shares her journey to recovery in a new podcast to support GPs with diagnosis and management.
RACGP Medicare funding webinar: A recap What does a bulk-billing shake-up mean for you? The college unpacks the plans, shares feedback, and examines different scenarios.
Almost 80% of GPs concerned over urgent care model: Poll While some GPs have expressed support for the clinics, many are now raising concerns about the model’s potential to negatively impact and strain the already limited GP workforce.
In Practice: RACGP Close the Gap Day event The theme, ‘Agency, Leadership, Reform’, highlights the role of leaders in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Deprescribing campaign focuses on environmental gains Advocacy backed by the RACGP highlights the benefits of deprescribing to both patients and the planet.