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It’s festival season across Australia, but along with the big gatherings comes a less welcome guest: the flu. Queensland has already seen almost 44 thousand cases this year, 20 per cent more than last year. According to Queensland Health, 86 per cent of hospitalised patients with flu were unvaccinated. Image: Photo by CDC Produced By: …
Misleading birth control advice on TikTok is putting young people at increased risk of unplanned pregnancies. A new study from La Trobe University found that many high-viewed videos promote ineffective natural methods and reject hormonal contraception, often without medical context. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Megan Bugden – Lecturer …
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National Science Week has been officially launched at Questacon in Canberra. A record number of events have been registered across the country to encourage Australians young and old to get involved in the STEM sector. Canberra reporter Noah Secomb was at the launch event earlier this week. National Science Week begins on Saturday and runs …
Last week, Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow small pets in the cabin on selected domestic flights, becoming the first major airline in the country to do so. The news has excited pet lovers, but it’s also raised questions about why it took so long, and why other airlines won’t follow suit. Image: Photo …
First Nations women are facing the largest gender pay gap in Australia, earning on average 35% less than male Australian workers, according to new research by Jobs and Skills Australia. Professor Nareen Young from UTS says this gap is rooted in historical injustice and continues to limit access to housing, education, and economic independence. Image: …
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La Trobe’s free HELP app is changing end-of-life care, helping over 1,100 users build support networks for loved ones with serious illness. The app was created by Dr Andrea Grindrod, who became one of its early users after her husband’s terminal cancer diagnosis. I spoke to Dr Grindrod about why this app is a game …
This week is Homelessness week, raising awareness about the impact of Australian experiencing this issue and the potential solutions to end it. In Western Australia there’s around ten thousand residents sleeping rough. During this week, homelessness services and groups educate the community, and advocate for change through national and local events, and this year, the …
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Recent data from the Australian Physiotherapy Association shows that 9 in 10 tradies experienced a work-related injury in the past year, with many suffering from ongoing pain. As Tradies National Health Month 2025 begins, the APA is urging tradies to seek early care to prevent injuries and manage chronic conditions. Image: Image from Unsplash Produced …
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