19 Dec 2025
PBS move brings Wegovy closer for people with heart disease and obesity
Wegovy (semaglutide) is a step closer to being subsidised in Australia, after the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) recommended it be listed on the PBS for some adults living with obesity and established cardiovascular disease.
18 Dec 2025
CMO highlights hypertension as a major public health priority at National Summit
Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd addressed the National Hypertension Summit 2025 in Adelaide on 9 December, emphasising the critical need to prevent, detect, and manage high blood pressure in Australia.
17 Dec 2025
RACGP honours GP for decades of service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Dr Rajeshwary “Dr Raji” Krishnan has spent more than 40 years improving healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, earning her the RACGP’s 2025 GP of the Year award.
17 Dec 2025
GP recognised for lifelong commitment to community health
For Dr Liza Robertson, working as a GP in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities has been deeply meaningful.
18 Dec 2025
In Practice: Upcoming insulin supply changes and GP updates
Changes to Humulin and Humalog insulin supplies General Practitioners are being informed about upcoming changes in the availability of Humulin and Humalog insulin vials in Australia.
18 Dec 2025
GPs Proved They Are the Heart of the Health System in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, RACGP President Dr Michael Wright reflects on a year of challenges, achievements, and advocacy in Australian general practice.
18 Dec 2025
2025’s Most-Read Stories for GPs
As 2025 draws to a close, newsGP highlights the top 10 stories that captured the attention of Australian general practitioners this year. From new medicines to guideline updates and telehealth changes, these were the issues GPs followed most closely.
17 Dec 2025
GP Survives After Car Crashes Through Melbourne Clinic
Dr Rafid Hamdan narrowly escaped injury when a car smashed through his Melbourne clinic last week. The crash killed a pedestrian outside and seriously injured a patient inside.
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.
