‘Series of horrific events’: Boy tries to take own life over IVF bungle
An 11-year-old Queensland boy at centre of an IVF baby swap scandal was so traumatised, sparking demands for national legislation to end laboratory mistakes.
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‘Freaked out’ IVF parents consider drastic move after embryo debacle
Families that have used to Monash IVF to conceive are “freaked out” and “anxious” amid shock revelations of a second embryo bungle in just two months. Here’s what parents are considering.
NDIS ‘lead auditor’ a fraudster
The shady past of a ‘lead NDIS auditor’ has been exposed with the convicted fraudster, who even managed 140 employees, narrowly avoiding jail for her crimes.
Shock diagnosis for beloved radio star
Sydney ABC radio host James Valentine has revealed a sad health update, months after he had a tumour removed.
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‘Career kill’: Workplace menopause silence is costing women
Menopause is derailing thousands of Aussie women’s careers, as experts warn silence in the workplace is doing more harm than good.
Why Mildura is patient zero of state’s sick health system
Sick and angry Mildura locals have become the public face of a deepening state hospital crisis with the government being blamed for a lack of beds and massive delays in getting treatment.
I started taking ice baths – this is what I learned
Feeling the cold as winter rolls in? That’s nothing compared to what you’ll experience taking ice baths. But people still swear by them, and there’s mounting research to show they’re right.
Mum’s maternity leave cancelled via text after newborn death
Priya was six weeks old when she died. Her mother was grieving when she received a text from her employer cancelling her pre-approved maternity leave.
SPF shock: Aussies burnt as sunscreen claims exposed; best, worst brands revealed
Australians are buying sunscreens they think are SPF 50+ but are actually getting products with alarmingly low levels of protection.
‘Harm’: Mind-boggling amount lost on pokies
One state has a legislative mandate to “minimise harm” from gaming machines, but a troubling new report shows it is failing to protect punters.
NDIS funding changes: What new rules mean for Aussies
The National Disability Insurance Scheme has introduced several new key reforms. Here’s how they will affect participants and the families of those with disabilities.
I felt like I had bugs crawling under my skin all the time
An Aussie mum who experienced “uncontrollable rage” and memory loss at first feared she may have early onset dementia. It was something much more common.
CEO resigns after second Monash IVF bungle
The CEO of embattled fertility firm Monash IVF has stepped down just days after a second embryo bungle was revealed.
Snapchat to supplements: Former tech exec targets menopause
A former Snapchat executive says waking ‘drenched in sweat’ prompted her move out of the tech world and into wellness with the launch of her Australia-based menopause supplement line.
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