‘Very smart’ anti-vaxxer Byron mayor candidate’s hiccup
He’s a prominent anti-vaxxer who doesn’t believe in germs and has boasted about his intellect. Now Tom Barnett’s aspirations for the top job in Byron Bay has hit a major snag.
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A mother has revealed her son, 6, who has autism spectrum disorder, has been “pushed out” of kindergarten up to 20 times, as data reveals 424 kindy kids were suspended from school in the first half of 2021 — with 80 per cent suffering a disability.
How Covid may lead to lifesaving new cures
The mRNA vaccines have been a game changer for Covid but we are on the cusp of a whole new generation of applications for this new technology including vaccines for cancer, pre-eclampsia and even cures for genetic disorders.
NSW Health fails to take action on infants deaths
NSW Health has failed to act on recommendations to provide resources to help parents identify infectious illness in infants because dozens of babies who have died suddenly and unexpectedly were ill beforehand.
Burns warning for Squid Game honeycomb challenge
Doctors are warning parents that children who try the honeycomb challenge from Netflix hit Squid Game are landing in hospital with horrific burns. WARNING: GRAPHIC PICTURES
Health impacts of ingesting microplastics
They are everywhere — in our food, our blood, our clothes and even in our drinking water. Microplastics are a looming health threat, with experts warning of health risks similar to asbestos.
Two men, a womb and baby boy make a modern family
Surrogacy rates in Australia are increasing due to marriage equality, the pandemic closing borders and overseas countries banning surrogacy arrangements — leading to more women like Sam Essex carrying babies for others out of love.
Inside the mind of a child abductor
Police are yet to make a breakthrough in the search for missing four-year-old Cleo Smith but one expert has shed light on how child abductors think.
Blood cancer drug listed on PBS
Blood cancer patients will be among those to benefit with better access to medicine under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
GPs to care for Covid patients in the community
Covid patients being looked after at home will be given pulse oximeters to measure their oxygen levels, and GPs will be enlisted to ramp up community care.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/jane-hansen/page/15