As 2025 draws to a close, I want to send my warm appreciation to every NASOG member and my colleagues across the obstetrics and gynaecology community in Australia. This year has brought ongoing pressures, powerful evidence, national conversation and a renewed sense of direction for our specialty. One of the most significant developments in O&G this year was the publication of the Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes and Health System Costs in Standard Public Maternity Care Compared