Nearly a quarter of Australians with a disability smoke, study finds
A recent study is recommending policymakers implement new strategies to reduce the high smoking rate of…
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Experts concerned over prescribing rate of antidepressants in Australia
Experts are concerned at the rising prescribing rate of antidepressants, with around one in seven Australians…
A Third of Aussie Kids Have Trouble Reading, report finds
A new report from The Grattan Institute suggests Australia has a reading problem, showing one-third of…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: still more to be done...
Yesterday was International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to celebrating the…
New Abortion Telehealth and Medication Delivery Service Benefits Regio...
Sexual Health Victoria will now offer medical abortion services via telehealth, with the option to receive…
Lunar New Year celebrations in Bendigo praised by community
Four thousand years of tradition will come alive in cities and towns across Australia tomorrow with…
Spit hoods banned in New South Wales
New South Wales has become the second state in Australia to ban the use of spit…
Indigenous Response to Pandemic could Improve Health Outcomes
A study into the social response of Maori peoples during Covid-19 suggests the ‘tight-knit’ aspect of…
How will the government fare in a big year of elections?
A big year in politics beckons with four states and territories going to the polls, two…
Microplastics: a hidden hazard
Microplastics are plastics smaller than five millimetres in diameter, and they’ve become a concern for researchers.They’re…
Community legal services struggle to support Aussies in need
Community legal services across Australia are critical in delivering legal support for community sectors that can’t…
Proposed inquiry into gender affirming care in SA defeated
An attempt for an Australian-first parliamentary inquiry into gender dysphoria and care has been defeated in…