Huge update after puberty blocker pause
A review of trans healthcare for young Aussies has been announced in the same week one state paused the use of puberty blockers for children.
Wellbeing
Popular festivals to roll out pill testing
Several popular Aussie music festivals – including one where a person died and another where multiple overdoses occurred – will both have pill testing in place.
Carer’s record fine after choking death
An NDIS provider has been hit with the highest-ever civil penalty by the Federal Court against a provider after a man choked to death.
Major move to give mums free vaccines
Expecting Aussie mums will be entitled to a free vaccine to protect their children from a dangerous virus, as part of a major government health shake-up.
Teen hospitalised after diving from wharf
A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after he dived from a wharf at a popular beach.
Navy sleep trick changes everything
An emergency room doctor in California has shared a military-grade trick for feeling well rested.
Grim figure exposes bulk-billing reality
One of Labor’s biggest political boons might not be as mighty as Anthony Albanese hopes, as his government gears up for this year’s federal vote.
Daily step count to avoid depression revealed
We’ve been aiming for 10,000 steps a day since the 1960s, but a recent study has suggested a new target to gain health benefits.
13yo’s act that sparked tragic spiral
For over a decade, Melbourne man Benn hid his addiction from friends and family. Now he’s working to make it easier for others to fight for their lives.
Body found on infamous bushwalking track
The body of a bushwalker has been discovered on a notoriously difficult hiking trail in Tasmania.
Warning amid fresh spate of drownings
A tragic spate of drowning incidents along Australia’s east coast has sparked a fresh warning to beachgoers over the holiday period.
Urgent warning over deadly disease
Aussies are being warned to monitor for symptoms of a potentially deadly disease after an infectious person travelled to multiple locations.
Deadly risk in Aussie fashion trend
Millions of Aussies are being exposed to increased risks of skin cancer because of a devastating flaw in their fashion choices.
‘Life support’: Fears of mass exodus of Drs
One state’s public mental health services could soon slip into crisis as more than 150 psychiatrists threaten to quit their jobs over an ongoing pay and staffing dispute.
Shock find on state’s voluntary dying scheme
A coroner has made an extraordinary intervention in one state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme after finding eight people took their own lives when they were refused access to the regime.
‘Unbelievable’: TV host ‘body-shamed’ on air
Experts have slammed a viewer who criticised a news reporter during a live segment, warning “it isn’t harmless or ‘just a joke’.”
Jock Zonfrillo’s widow makes announcement
The widow of MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has made a new announcement following the shock death of her husband.
Surprising Aussie fashion trend revealed
Buy-now pay-later giant Afterpay has revealed some surprising Aussie fashion trends in its latest Afterpaid report, with one colour dominating 2024.
Christmas party act that will get you sacked
The work Christmas party is the time to let your hair down and get rowdy. Here’s what to avoid if you don’t want to get the sack.
Surprising trend at work Christmas parties
A surprising trend has emerged as businesses celebrate the end of the year, prompting many Australians to rethink their choices.
‘No guard rails’: State’s vow on drug reform
One state has moved to tackle a “pervasive” issue at a major health summit, with promises there will be “no guard rails” placed on those trying to address problems with drug reforms.
’Not one fat child’: Insane health claim
An expert on wellness made a “jarring” observation while visiting a huge school in a country with the world’s highest life expectancy – there were “no fat kids” there.
Urgent safety warning for kids’ medicine
Australia’s medicines watchdog says parents should immediately stop giving a popular medicine to kids under the age of six, warning of potential ‘psychiatric’ side effects.
‘10-3-2-1-0’ formula changing bedtime forever
Converts say this simple five-step sleep strategy is the solution for guaranteeing they get sufficient shut-eye every night.
‘Just as good’: Kmart selling $400 item for $20
The budget buy is said to be “just as good” as a cult-favourite designer item, but can that really be true?
Massive eye mistake most Aussies make
Alarming research has revealed news no Aussie wants to hear, but it’s come just in time for people to protect themselves for summer.
‘Absurd’: Lambie goes nuclear in wild tirade
Jacqui Lambie has lashed out at perceived inaction on a crisis affecting Australia’s military personnel, saying it “blows me away”.
‘Proud’: Aussie stars reveal new role
Music star Baker Boy and AFL prodigy Daniel Rioli have both taken on an important new role they hope will help make a major difference.
Urgent warning over X-rated issue
A drug that claims to treat a common issue among men poses a serious health risk and should not be taken, a regulatory body has cautioned.
‘Entrenched’: Major problem for women
The crushing problem of ‘medical misogyny’ hitting Aussie women has been called out, with the federal Health Minister acknowledging some ‘appalling’ realities.
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