17 Dec 2025
Top 10 Global Health Highlights of 2025
Another intense year has passed for healthcare workers worldwide. Although the focus on COVID-19 has decreased, many new challenges and achievements have influenced healthcare in 2025. From new technology to new health threats, these are the ten most significant stories of the year and their effect on Australian General Practitioners (GPs).
17 Dec 2025
Slow, Supported Antidepressant Tapering Linked to Lower Relapse Risk
A large international study suggests that carefully reducing antidepressants over time — with the right psychological support — can significantly lower the risk of depression returning.
16 Dec 2025
A Practice Owner’s Festive Season Checklist
December is here, and the end-of-year rush is in full swing. For practice owners, it’s a busy time, with staff taking leave, patient schedules changing, and systems needing attention. A bit of forward planning now can ensure smooth operations and a well-deserved break over the holiday season.
16 Dec 2025
Turning Personal Loss Into Better Care for Older Australians
Associate Professor Joel Rhee has created the Rhee Family Award, driven by his own experience of navigating the aged care system with his mother. His aim is clear: support research that helps improve care for older people across Australia
16 Dec 2025
GP–Paediatrician Collaboration Boosts Child Healthcare
Research indicates that upskilling general practitioners in paediatric care can enhance their confidence, allow them to work at the top of their scope, and reduce the pressure on hospital services.
15 Dec 2025
Australia Urged to Stand Together After Bondi Beach Tragedy
Political, medical, and community leaders across Australia are calling for unity and restraint following the fatal attack at Bondi Beach, as police continue investigations into what authorities have described as a targeted act of terrorism.
15 Dec 2025
Over Half of Initial Strengthening Medicare Reforms Now Delivered
A new monitoring report shows that more than half of the initial reforms under the Federal Government’s Strengthening Medicare agenda have already been rolled out, though only one has undergone full evaluation.
15 Dec 2025
Lifetime Commitment to Aboriginal Health Earns GP National Recognition
Dr Rajeshwary Krishnan, fondly called ‘Dr Raji’, has been named the RACGP’s 2025 GP of the Year, in recognition of more than four decades dedicated to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
12 Dec 2025
Use of AI Scribes Among GPs Doubles in Just One Year: New Poll Insights
The adoption of AI scribes in general practice has surged dramatically, with usage almost doubling in just over 12 months. While the technology is reducing paperwork for many doctors, it also brings new considerations for the future of clinical care.
12 Dec 2025
RACGP Introduces New Registrar Wellbeing Project to Strengthen GP Training Support
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a new initiative aimed at improving the health, safety and overall training experience of GP registrars. The Registrar Wellbeing Project is designed to create supportive learning environments, reduce burnout and help maintain a strong, stable GP workforce.