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  <title><![CDATA[United push for prac payment parity]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/671af99a-2af9-4f0b-972a-f404696a448d/United-push-for-prac-payment-parity.aspx'><p>New data shows medical students often struggle to make ends meet, juggling multiple incomes sources with full-time loads.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:54:36 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[New campaign’s attention-grabbing kidney warning]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/3f44bc41-ae38-4ccd-95d1-4a7adc7676f0/New-campaign-s-attention-grabbing-kidney-warning.aspx'><p>The cheeky &lsquo;Taking the Piss&rsquo; initiative urges at-risk patients to visit their GP and have their kidney health assessed.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:19:18 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/new-campaign-s-attention-grabbing-kidney-warning?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[In Practice: RACGP President election voting closing soon]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/6b5d03c7-276c-4f43-af8a-596d0c3c1b60/In-Practice-RACGP-President-election-voting-closing-soon.aspx'><p>Members have one week left to vote, and are encouraged to get to know the candidates before having their say.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:30:46 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/in-practice-racgp-president-election-voting-closin?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Nationwide child vaccine SMS nudge to start in 2027]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/e730e3c3-1f37-4ee6-a038-60cd9d74a059/Nationwide-child-vaccine-SMS-nudge-to-start-in-2027.aspx'><p>Automated reminders will come from the Australian Immunisation Register, despite a recent successful trial using general practices.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:14:14 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/nationwide-child-vaccine-sms-nudge-to-start-in-202?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Medical Board ups registration cost]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/8c8cdcd6-961d-4598-847b-577d65e49c16/Medical-Board-ups-registration-cost.aspx'><p>Its annual fee will jump to $1102 in 2026, up $44 from last year, with GPs having until 30 September to renew their registration.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:29:33 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/medical-board-ups-registration-cost?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[GPs call on governments to act now on climate change ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/ea9eb51a-7c65-49e9-912a-11764e1cf7d9/GPs-call-on-governments-to-act-now-on-climate-change.aspx'><p>The RACGP&rsquo;s updated position statement points to the growing climate crisis and the need for a stronger voice on its impact.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:08:28 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/gps-call-on-governments-to-act-now-on-climate-chan?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bird flu threat ‘very low’ for humans: CSIRO]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/23ac04fc-989f-4d46-a9fb-f6e059b88330/Bird-flu-threat-very-low-for-humans-CSIRO.aspx'><p>Australia&rsquo;s H5N1 outbreak is prompting vigilance among authorities, but experts say human transmission risk remains low.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:51:12 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/bird-flu-threat-very-low-for-humans-csiro?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Price talks continue as Health Minister pushes for GLP-1 PBS access]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/5bb473b4-1918-4909-a77c-f8522879efef/Price-talks-continue-as-Health-Minister-pushes-for-GLP-1-PBS-access.aspx'><p>An agreed price is the main barrier to getting an expanded listing of the &lsquo;revolutionary class of drugs&rsquo; on the PBS, Mark Butler has said in latest updates.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:47:13 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/price-talks-continue-as-health-minister-pushes-for?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[‘System level risk’ to Pharmacy Board plans: RACGP]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/fe675103-cff7-41b9-9866-3da5981b6a96/System-level-risk-to-Pharmacy-Board-plans-RACGP.aspx'><p>A plan to expand pharmacists&rsquo; autonomous prescribing powers is not backed by enough evidence, the college says in a new submission.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:59:58 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/system-level-risk-to-pharmacy-board-plans-racgp-1?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[GPs bring free flu jabs to Ekka]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/ab4b5394-8cd7-48b8-9a99-9f0d23d911c4/GPs-bring-free-flu-jabs-to-Ekka.aspx'><p>The RACGP has teamed up with Queensland Health at the iconic show, creating a pop-up clinic in a bid to bolster vaccination rates.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:46:56 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Rural generalism takes final steps towards specialist registration]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/2ab2d6f0-4c58-4272-a895-eb02294430fc/Rural-generalism-takes-final-steps-towards-specialist-registration.aspx'><p>Formal registration is now within sight, following the MBA&rsquo;s endorsement of RACGP and ACRRM training programs.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:47:18 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/rural-generalism-takes-final-steps-towards-special?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[RACGP endorses updated prostate cancer guideline]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/54e1d69f-1bc2-4f1b-98c2-6df1da7ac7e5/RACGP-endorses-updated-prostate-cancer-guideline.aspx'><p>The first major update in a decade signals a shift in focus to early detection of clinically significant prostate cancer.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:44:16 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/racgp-endorses-updated-prostate-cancer-guideline?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bulk-billing rate rises to 84.1%]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/02abe469-5f64-49dc-9660-a60c93c6884c/Bulk-billing-rate-rises-to-84.1.aspx'><p>New quarterly figures show more patients are being bulk billed, but increased rebates are still needed, says the RACGP president.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:40:35 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/bulk-billing-rate-rises-to-84-1?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[RACGP Presidential candidate Q&A]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/e21888a7-791c-47cd-a60c-2fa00e478f1f/RACGP-Presidential-candidate-Q-A.aspx'><p>Voting for the next President opens on Tuesday. Get to know the candidates and their priorities before heading to the polls.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:29:54 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/racgp-presidential-candidate-q-a-2?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[More than a check-up: GPs bring solutions to Parliament]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/9d23c431-2d19-4fa3-8080-f5b205cbeb3b/More-than-a-check-up-GPs-bring-solutions-to-Parliament.aspx'><p>MPs have rolled up their sleeves for a complementary consult, while doctors use the chat to champion better access and prevention.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/more-than-a-check-up-gps-bring-solutions-to-parlia?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[‘It’s been quite a ride’: Henry Brodaty’s extraordinary story]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/de36e809-3fb9-42eb-8d5d-64822e2702fc/It-s-been-quite-a-ride-Henry-Brodaty-s-extraordinary-story.aspx'><p>Midway through his tenure as Senior Australian of the Year, the pioneering clinician reflects on his career and what he wants GPs to know about dementia.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:05:11 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/it-s-been-quite-a-ride-henry-brodaty-s-extraordina?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Call for government action to support GP care for homeless patients]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/c51076df-975d-441c-b48e-7bb74b8dcace/Call-for-government-action-to-support-GP-care-for-homeless-patients.aspx'><p>The RACGP is calling for primary care funding and policy settings that better reflect the complexities of caring for&nbsp;this patient cohort.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:29:08 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/call-for-government-action-to-support-gp-care-for?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Healthcare workers caught up in AHPRA privacy breach]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/20bddb5c-4250-4adc-878b-8baec2d8b44f/Healthcare-workers-caught-up-in-AHPRA-privacy-breach.aspx'><p>The watchdog apologised after accidentally exposing the private email addresses of healthcare professionals invited to a session on substance misuse notifications.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:13:38 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/healthcare-workers-caught-up-in-ahpra-privacy-brea?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Telehealth company hit by data breach]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/fb110e0a-9b72-4f74-b04f-4d28b3527f9f/Telehealth-company-hit-by-data-breach.aspx'><p>Experts are urging GPs and practices to review cyber security plans after a breach may have exposed Updoc patients&rsquo; contact details.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:04:56 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/telehealth-company-hit-by-data-breach?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[In Practice: Medical Training Survey now open]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/2a1cb689-d329-4867-8c36-9f64d139d390/In-Practice-Medical-Training-Survey-now-open.aspx'><p>AHPRA&rsquo;s annual survey gives an insight into experiences across medical specialties and helps to amplify the voice of GPs in training.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:25:21 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/in-practice-medical-training-survey-now-open?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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