Partners of GPs worried about jobs, schools and boredom are a major barrier to addressing the shortage of rural GPs, according to new research.

An international multimedia documentary highlights the background and issues surrounding Australia's drought.

A new national initiative provides grants of up to $15,000 to small businesses who successfully implement 'work/life balance' programs for their employees.

A virtual teaching hospital has been set up in South Australia to give rural doctors access to cardiologists.

Here are links to a variety of information about the Victorian bushfires, from local and national news websites to blogs, Facebook groups and where to make donations.

Healthcare workers keen to help out with the Australian bushfire recovery program are being urged to get in touch with Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).

Rural doctors have called on the Federal Government to deliver a minimum standard of health and hospital services to regional and rural communities

A study showing that rural doctors have personalities that are distinctly different from city doctors could provide clues for addressing the rural health workforce shortages, according to researchers.

Stories of co-parenting and step-parenting are needed for a new book collecting stories and strategies by parents in blended families

Two NSW regional universities announce plans to merge and seek partners in other states to form a national regional university.