Free financial counselling for those with mortgage, rental stress
The government today announced an extra $15 million to support key financial counselling services for people who are experiencing financial hardship due to mortgage...
Seven in ten Australians fear discrimination in cancer treatment
Australians are increasingly concerned that their background, where they live, or how they identify could negatively impact their chances of surviving cancer, according to...
AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria bows out amid legal tussles
AstraZeneca's announcement of the worldwide discontinuation of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, marks a significant turning point in the pharmaceutical industry's response to the pandemic....
One in five women, one in fifteen men: Stalking in Australia
Stalking is more prevalent than many might think, but how often do we actually discuss it? Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics...
New drive targets cervical cancer in multicultural communities
Australia is edging closer to becoming the first country to eliminate cervical cancer, but one challenge remains—ensuring everyone gets screened. A fresh push, led...
Private health insurance bills surge as Aussies seek quick hospital access
Australia’s private health insurance sector is experiencing significant growth, as recent data reveals a record increase in health fund payments to private hospitals. Over...
50,000 kids surveyed: Alarming link between nighttime phone use, cyberbullying, teen stress
Teenagers struggling with the pressures of modern life are now facing an additional challenge—nighttime smartphone use, which is contributing to a worrying rise in...
Monash researchers link constipation to heart disease
Monash University researchers have led an international study that has uncovered an unexpected link between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac...
Take the quiz: Are your finances affecting your mental health?
An online tool designed to help Australians manage financial and mental stress is quietly making a profound impact. Since its launch last year, the...
Med school straight after year 12? QUT says yes from 2027
High school leavers dreaming of stethoscopes and scrubs could soon skip the long wait and start medical school straight after Year 12, with Queensland...