Health
Federal Budget: More investment for NDIS and support
Monday, March 24 2025
Expectation continues to build ahead of tomorrow’s Federal budget, particularly in the disability sector. In the midst of a full......
Microplastic in compost poses risk to food safety: research
Saturday, March 22 2025
A new study from Griffith University has discovered alarming levels of microplastics in compost samples across Victoria. Each kilogram has......
Mental health of trans, non-binary and gender diverse Australians declining
Saturday, March 22 2025
New research from Monash and Melbourne universities reveals the mental health of trans, non-binary and gender diverse Australians has drastically......
New streamlined pathways for Veterans’ PTSD support
Friday, March 21 2025
Last month, the new Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support Act (VETS Act), passed through Federal Parliament as a way of......
Nearly half of year 6 students fail national swimming standards
Wednesday, March 19 2025
A new report by Royal Life Saving Australia has found nearly half of year 6 students are currently below the......
The Rise of Cyberchondria
Wednesday, March 19 2025
Many of us have moments of being worried about our health. But for some people it can turn into a......
Deadly Japanese Encephalitis spreads across three states
Wednesday, March 19 2025
A second death has been sadly attributed to the deadly Japanese Encephalitis, following earlier reports of cases in regional New......
AI model detects cancer with near perfect accuracy: A breakthrough for Women’s Health
Monday, March 17 2025
New research shows an AI model could detect one of Australia’s most common gynaecological cancers with a near perfect accuracy.......
Study: women less likely to work when sick
Tuesday, March 11 2025
A new study from the University of Western Australia has shown women are less likely to go to work than......
Flood borne diseases waiting to strike
Monday, March 10 2025
Floods have serious health consequences include drowning, falls and injuries. Chronic diseases such as diabetes or renal disease can also worsen as......