New code to boost safety on Australian dating apps
Online dating app companies have adopted a new industry code aimed at improving safety for Australians. This world-leading code was created in response to...
Dementia-friendly futures: $240,000 in grants for inclusive Australian communities
Dementia Australia has announced an inspiring initiative offering $240,000 in community grants. This funding is dedicated to fostering dementia-friendly projects across the nation, marking...
Opinion: The complexity and power of shame
Shame is a potent emotion, capable of both burning and isolating individuals. It can leave them feeling cast aside and alone, with the potential...
EU’s move with bird flu vaccines spurs Australian contemplation
The European Union has placed an order for over 40 million bird flu vaccines from CSL Ltd., securing a four-year contract. The initial supply...
Costly cravings: Rising expenses nibble away at Aussie food habits
Australians are tightening their belts, not just financially but literally, as recent statistics from 2022-23 reveal a nationwide reduction in food consumption across all...
The filtered reality: How the social media ‘Like’ button is powering up the cosmetic...
When Kylie Jenner revealed her augmented lips, the world didn't just watch; it made appointments at cosmetic clinics. The event underscored the phenomenal influence...
More than memory loss, Darshini Ayton on dementia
Associate Professor Darshini Ayton, a leading figure in dementia care and diagnosis, is urging a shift in how society understands the condition. With advancements...
TAFE NSW boosts pathology’s cancer detection
Australia is bracing for a significant rise in cancer cases, with annual diagnoses expected to exceed 200,000 by 2033. This surge highlights the urgent...
Fruit flies unlock new avenues in battling infant genetic disorders
Groundbreaking research emerging from La Trobe University and Monash University has unveiled a novel approach to combat a spectrum of life-threatening genetic disorders affecting...
Australia fights local bird flu strains amid global H5N1 outbreak
A bird flu panzootic is sweeping the globe, impacting wild birds, poultry, and even some mammals on every continent except Australia. This devastating outbreak...