The vaccines will no longer be available as a ‘universal program’ from 1 October, bringing significant changes to free vaccine eligibility.

New research suggests protection is at its highest from birth to two months, when infants are most vulnerable to severe illness.

The interpretive guide reinforces what is new for accreditation processes, accommodating a wider range of general practice models.

The treatment has increased 17-fold in the past decade, but for many patients, the cost remains out of reach.

A new review suggests GP support and patient self-management are more beneficial than unnecessary scans and for improving outcomes.

With no GP since the end of June, patients in Kalbarri in Western Australia are taking matters into their own hands.

Dubbed ‘Barbie drugs’ by influencers, laboratory testing has confirmed varying doses of the substance in seized items.

The RACGP warns of growing regulatory burdens for doctors if the Government moves ahead with several plans to address fee transparency concerns.

The herd immunity margin is ‘getting thinner’, warns a researcher who is urging GPs to check on patients’ travel vaccinations.

It recommends the listing be expanded to support several women’s health conditions, in the wake of Zoladex’s removal from Aussie shelves.

Despite walking away from the deal earlier this year and price negotiations stalling, the drug’s manufacturer confirmed its intentions.

Dr Claire Arundell, a Norfolk Island-based Rural Generalist, will take over the college’s top job in October.

Two years since taking on the role, newsGP talks achievements, challenges and opportunities with the National Rural Health Commissioner.

New data shows medical students often struggle to make ends meet, juggling multiple incomes sources with full-time loads.

The cheeky ‘Taking the Piss’ initiative urges at-risk patients to visit their GP and have their kidney health assessed.

Members have one week left to vote, and are encouraged to get to know the candidates before having their say.

Automated reminders will come from the Australian Immunisation Register, despite a recent successful trial using general practices.

Its annual fee will jump to $1102 in 2026, up $44 from last year, with GPs having until 30 September to renew their registration.

The RACGP’s updated position statement points to the growing climate crisis and the need for a stronger voice on its impact.

Australia’s H5N1 outbreak is prompting vigilance among authorities, but experts say human transmission risk remains low.