From 15 May this year, eligibility for a free RSV vaccine will expand to those aged over 75 for the first time.

A Queensland program is helping patients avoid common challenges accessing specialist services, such as high costs, delays and deteriorating health.

A new generation of GPs came together in Far North Queensland last week to mark the start of life as RACGP Fellows.

With applications now open for the 2026 cohort, two past participants highlight the value of the RACGP’s Mentoring Program.   

An RACGP tour of regional Victoria has highlighted the ‘extraordinary work’ of general practices and their critical role in communities.

‘It is vital that access gaps do not overshadow quality care’, write Dr Ben Nash and Dr Morgan Rayner.

The RACGP has joined key primary care groups to highlight the crucial role of clinical supervisors in shaping the next generation of GPs.

Now open until 1 June, nominations are an opportunity for members to recognise peers going above and beyond for their communities.

With chronic pain impacting 20% of Australians, the group has called for it to be recognised as a national health priority.

Many Australians have been left confused about how SPF testing works and what to trust. Is simplifying the labelling a good idea?

GPs around the state are starting the task of immunising children against the flu with the newly available vaccine.

The RACGP has raised concerns about plans in NSW to allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives to women without seeing a GP.

The Federal Government has announced the number of places on offer for doctors to begin training as specialist GPs next year.

A Queensland study on children’s asthma hospitalisations highlights the importance of management plans in all climate zones, says an expert.

The medicines regulator is sounding the alarm on unapproved peptide products amid ‘significant regulatory and public health’ risks.

The advisory group has described vaccination rates among at-risk groups as ‘suboptimal’, saying the disease is ‘not only a disease of childhood’.

A new health minister, GPs and SA’s Chief Public Health Officer have joined forces to promote the benefits of vaccination.

Analysis suggests bulk billing is growing more where incentives are highest – and where funding ‘better reflects the true cost of care’, according to the RACGP.

While the RACGP is celebrating a 26% jump in future GPs in the ACT, it says investment is needed to increase training capacity.

New resources for providing tailored care to vulnerable patient populations are designed to support Mental Health Treatment Plans.