‘Yes Minister is the reality’: the story of a GP who became a deputy premier
Dr Kim Hames was driving home when he made one of his most consequential decisions as WA Deputy Premier and Minister for Health. He banned…
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Meet the six GPs honoured on Australia Day
Rugby doctors, rural doctors and a former deputy state premier all feature in this year’s list of GPs honoured on Australia Day. AusDoc wants to…
Meet the 44 specialists recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours today
An impressive number of non-GP specialists have been honoured for their contributions to medicine and society in the King’s Birthday Honours today. They include respiratory…
Meet the nine GPs recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours
The nine GPs recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours this year represent the diverse ways in which GPs contribute to Australia. From the cultural leaders…
‘Sometimes you just get a miserable diagnosis’: Professor Mary-Louise McLaws
Diagnosed with brain cancer in January, she says she expects the illness will probably end her life.
Leading specialists recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Doctors who played a key role in combating COVID-19 have been given special mention on a pandemic honour roll.
10 GPs awarded Queen’s Birthday Honours
They include doctors from all over Australia who have made contributions to their communities.
The 15 GPs who have been honoured on Australia Day
'I tell GPs, 'Get connected with the world outside and your community. It’s a good and beautiful thing.''
Specialists recognised in Australia Day Honours
Leading clinicians, including Sydney dermatologist Clinical Associate Professor Saxon Smith, have been lauded for their contribution to medicine an…
‘Nothing to fear’: Rural Doctor of the Year
Dr Hamish Steiner has been honoured by the RDAA for his contribution to the specialty including making food drops to under-the-pump colleagues.
