Governments offer additional bushfire supports NSW, SA, ACT and Victorian governments have this week all declared initiatives designed to help people during and after the disasters.
Paper cups for spacers, oxygen from dive shops: How Merimbula’s GPs cared for evacuees GPs, nurses and pharmacists worked together to pool scarce resources and provide care as the holiday town was threatened by fire.
Government to help GPs reach the frontline New emergency protocols will make it easier for GPs to work in bushfire-affected communities.
GPs on the firefront ‘ignored’ by authorities Amidst the trauma, GPs have been forced to improvise ad hoc solutions to provide basic care for patients in need.
Worsening air quality likely to result in more GP presentations RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon has told people to consult their GPs if they experience non-life-threatening problems from the smoke.
GPs signing up to provide emergency locum relief amid bushfires But demand in bushfire-stricken areas is expected to grow significantly.
Bushfire disaster: How GPs can help An unprecedented start to the bushfire season has pushed emergency services, communities and volunteers to breaking point.
Mundipharma fined for misleading advertising of opioids The international affiliate of Purdue Pharma was issued 24 infringement notices by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
A year of progress and change As 2019 comes to an end, newsGP looks back on what has been a significant year for Australian general practice.
Workforce Incentive Program: What will the new year bring? newsGP summarises the changes to government workforce incentives coming into effect in 2020.