19 Dec 2025
Pill testing to be available at Victoria’s Pride Street Party in 2026
Victoria’s pill testing trial will be extended to include the Pride Street Party in Melbourne, scheduled for Sunday 8 February 2026, as part of the state’s ongoing harm-reduction approach at major events.
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.
19 Dec 2025
SWSPHN backs review, says reforms will strengthen local healthcare delivery
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) has welcomed the findings of an independent review of the Primary Health Network (PHN) program, saying the proposed changes will support stronger, more responsive healthcare services for local communities.
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.
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
Queensland sees unusual summer spike in flu cases
Queensland Health is warning residents to take extra care this festive season after flu cases rose unexpectedly in recent weeks, despite it being well outside the usual winter flu period.
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
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
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
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.
