‘Lonely, abusive’: Fury over 28-year shutdown
A decades-long plan to close segregated schools in Australia is “wildly inadequate”, and will subject many to “lonely” and “abusive” conditions, a Senator has said.
Wellbeing
Doctor’s trick to look younger – and it’s free
There’s a new trend that promises to ‘reverse ageing’ but a doctor has revealed the best way to stay younger and healthier.
‘Binge-eater’ reveals 78kg weight loss
A Brisbane-based content creator has opened up about her battle with binge eating disorder, and how she managed to turn her life around.
Remarkable benefit of a good night’s sleep
We all know how good we feel after a decent night’s sleep. Now a study has proven the remarkable impact it can have on your body.
Deadly mosquito disease on the rise
Australia is recording a troubling uptick in cases of a mosquito-borne disease that kills about 20 per cent of people who catch it.
Aussie dads’ shock reaction to consent book
A consent activist has revealed some of the unexpected feedback she received after releasing her latest book on sex.
How to prepare for daylight saving
With daylight saving time just around the corner for many Australians, sleep experts share their top tips to protect yourself from fatigue and stress.
Urgent warning over RSL outbreak fear
Health authorities have released an urgent warning after a major viral infection was detected in an RSL worker.
Crackdown exposes disturbing vaping truths
One state is swinging hard against illegal vapes with a new crackdown on dodgy sellers and measures to support youngsters hooked on the toxic product.
Perfect number of hours sleep you need
Sleep can become an obsession – are you getting enough, too much? A doctor has revealed how much you should be aiming for.
AFP officer dies at Perth headquarters
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has released a statement after one of his officers took their own life at AFP’s Perth HQ.
Popular Aussie festival suddenly cancelled
A radical, edgy festival celebrating the darkness and mystery of life in one of Australia’s major cities has been punted to 2025.
Aussie chemist giant’s major announcement
The founder of Terry White Chemists and his wife have made a major decision after 65 years in business.
Major abortion change in one state
The updates to 25-year-old abortion laws also mean women will no longer need a referral from a doctor to terminate a pregnancy.
State on high alert as bushfire intensifies
Several ‘prepare to leave’ notices have been issued as firefighters battles to control widespread bushfires.
5 million Aussies to be slugged up to $170
Australians doing it tough with cost-of-living pressures won’t get any respite when this price rise – up to $170 a year – is factored in.
Inside Rich Lister’s anti-ageing ‘cult’
When he’s not sparking fury and making headlines, developer Tim Gurner is hanging out in his $150 million “cult-like” health retreat.
Shock as landlord evicts mum with cancer
A mum with terminal cancer has opened up about the heartbreak of receiving an eviction notice as she struggles to find out how long she has to live.
63yo fitness fanatic looks younger every year
For women who dread getting older, one 63-year-old woman may have found the secret to retaining youth.
‘Stonewalled’: Fury over Aussie crisis
The ADF and successive governments have been lashed for an alleged “relentless failure” to address the crisis of suicide eating up the military community.
Shocking find about Aussie diets
Australians aren’t eating nearly enough vegies and continue to drink too much, new research from the CSIRO has found.
Sad reason being over 6ft tall is actually bad
Being tall is seen as a desirable trait but a doctor has revealed why it may not be a good thing after all.
Tassie hospitals buckling under winter surge
Staff sickness and demand pressures have pushed one state’s hospitals to the brink with authorities asking people to stay away if they can.
You’re not crazy, we’re all acting strange atm
Are you feeling a little out-of-character at the moment? You’re not alone. A rare cosmic phenomenon is taking place and it’s “intense”.
Popular wellness food company collapses
Halo Foods Co Limited, the parent company of four food brands sold in Australia, has called in the administrators.
Tame’s candid admission over viral picture
It’s been described as the world’s most awkward photo opportunity. Now Grace Tame has shed a new light on the infamous moment.
’Soft’: Horror demand of grieving dad
A veteran’s mother has told how her son who died by suicide said he had to re-live the death of his own son at a Navy training course.
‘Too expensive’: Aussies face new reality
Young Aussies are having to sacrifice basic items like prescription medicine and fresh food as the high cost of living continues.
Scary reason to avoid latest health fad
The latest fad in the ever growing list of health trends needs to be approached with caution, one doctor has stressed.
Oldest Aussie, 111, shares secrets to long life
Australia’s oldest person, an Adelaide great-grandmother, has shared her tips to long, happy life ahead of her 111th birthday.
Hangover cure you’ve been using wrong
A Sydney pharmacist has shocked his followers after revealing the three reasons this popular hangover cure might not be working for you.
‘Intense’ surge in flesh-eating infections
The family of a one-year-old whose life was on the line after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria have joined calls to help find a cure.
Surprising trend loved by celebs returns
Popular in the late 90s and early 2000s, the last few years have seen a return of the clamshell-style mobile phone, with a smartphone twist.
Shock death prompts new medical warning
The medicines watchdog has warned that medicines and herbal supplements with these ingredients could cause liver injury and even death.
‘Should be banned’: Habit we need to quit
If you want to improve your health, creating a perfect morning routine – and sticking to it – is a gamechanger.
Aussies should foot bill for cheaper drugs
Peter Dutton says taxpayers should foot the bill for a contentious plan to cut the price of medicines for some Australians.
Wild twist in fight to cut medicine prices
Six million Australians will be able to access half-price scripts in coming weeks after a bizarre series of events in Canberra.
Brain secret to being overweight revealed
Scientists using brain scans have found overweight people have an issue with the part of the brain key to controlling appetite.
What you need for a ‘perfect’ sleep
We know getting enough sleep is important – so here’s everything you need to know when it comes to getting some quality shut-eye.
Great Aussie dream creating ‘hell on earth’
An urban planner has warned that Aussies chasing the dream of owning their own home are causing a liveability nightmare.
Shock plan to steal Aussie savings
Aussies could dip into their savings to fund one thing under a bold new proposal and a “conversation that we need to have”.
Influencer at ‘breaking point’ over boob job
A popular online influencer has been forced to defend herself against “relentless trolls” after launching a Gofundme page to help pay to get her breast implants removed.
‘Major’ concern found in Shane Tuck inquest
An AFL player Shane Tuck is looking into whether his death in 2020 is linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy and his time playing football.
Vitamin queen’s court battle over Insta posts
The glamorous owner of a multimillion-dollar wellness brand claims a competitor went on a campaign against her due to his ‘unhealthy obsession’.
‘Will I walk again?’: Tragic buck’s accident
A Queensland groom has been involved in a horrific motorbike accident at his buck’s party two months out from his wedding.
‘Maddening’ parking habit slammed
This maddening act by a delivery driver has highlighted an all-too-common parking gripe that endangers lives.
Union takes on CBA’s return to office order
The Financial Services Union is up in arms about Commonwealth Bank’s push to get workers back in the office.
Why these photos should scare you
There’s been a cultural shift recently and there’s a sad reality women are now having to face.
Surprising hacks for staying awake
Next time you’re tempted to reach for a coffee, consider these two foods instead for a healthy, natural stimulant, says Dr Zac Turner.
Huge call on Aussie four-day work week
Calls for a four-day work week are stronger off the back of successful trials in Australia and New Zealand.
‘Stuck’: Big problem with ‘taboo’ issue
It’s a very common issue – but confusing and conflicting health information has left countless Australian women in limbo.
Tradies’ multimillion dollar idea goes global
An idea that sprouted during two unemployed tradies’ flotation therapy sessions has led to global success. This is how they did it.
What‘s wrong with Aussie men
New research has revealed that nearly three quarters of Australian men are at risk of suffering from one serious health condition.
Major fears over novelty Christmas toys
A number of novelty toys sold in the lead-up to last Christmas have been urgently recalled over fears they could be fatal to young children.
Woman issues scary ‘lump’ warning
Millions have been warned after a woman shared her scary experience with a massive protrusion on the side of her neck.
Bid for Aussies to legally grow, smoke pot
Tuesday marks a “historic” day for cannabis law reform as new legislation is taken to parliament in three different states across the country.
Anger over mum’s ‘disgusting’ care in home
A Sydney woman says her mum died “without dignity” after receiving substandard treatment from her aged care provider.
Expert warns of sick Tinder ‘butchery’ scam
A brutal new scam is on Australian shores and a cyber security expert says predators are targeting our most personal vulnerabilities.
How to beat the 3pm office slump
While a 3pm slump is a common condition across Aussie workplaces, underlying health issues might be at play.
Horror truth hidden in clothing display
Inside a Sydney warehouse, baby clothes, work uniforms and even a wedding dress adorn the walls. The display exposes a devastating truth.
New late-night ritual ruining your life
Millions of Australians have been putting themselves in harm’s way with a seemingly innocent pre-bed ritual.
Cheap, simple ways to get a good night’s sleep
We all need a good sleep. It’s a chance to recharge, de-stress and even fight off wrinkles. But half of all Aussies sleep poorly. Here’s how to change that.
Lazy Aussie habit exposed in global data
‘You have the same 24 hours a day as Beyonce’ – now researchers have revealed how we spend those hours.
Shock stat reveals Aussies on financial brink
New research has revealed many Australians are living on the edge of financial crisis, with some having no money to fall back on in case of an emergency.
Barred doctor’s fresh legal strife
A suspended doctor and anti-vax protest leader is facing a new legal headache after being charged by police.
Cheeky billboard after 12th rate rise
The company’s new campaign takes aim at this week’s rate rise, which has added to the cost of living pain.
Massive change coming for Aussie smokers
A fresh fight is looming over the health warnings included on cigarette packs as the bid to drive down the number of daily smokers ramps up.
Woman, 52, reveals secret to ‘visible abs’
A woman has revealed how she overhauled her lifestyle when she became menopausal – and it completely transformed her body.
Disturbing Covid trend across Australia
Covid numbers are climbing across the country as health experts plead with Australians to do the “simple measures” ahead of winter.
Warning as ‘super’ flu hits 40,000 Aussies
The number of cases of a brutal flu strain are already 100 times higher than last year, with warnings of how tough winter will be.
Major risk for crucial Aussie industry
Australians struggling to get a doctor’s appointment have been warned things could get even worse as the government struggles to attract overseas talent.
‘I’m 39, but I have the body of a 23-year-old’
A man claims he has cracked the code to looking youthful – and he’s offered up one of his best tips, which is simpler than you’d expect.
Doctor’s tips on how to stay young
Most people don’t feel their age but there are three sure signs you’re getting old – and there’s a way to slow them down.
Boys locked in room with no food, furniture
A public hearing has revealed the horror scene where two teen boys with disabilities were found naked in a locked room with no food or furniture.
Why some experts are pro-vaping
Not all health experts agree the federal government’s $234m policy to reduce vaping and smoking will achieve what they expect.
New monkeypox case confirmed
NSW Health has identified the first case of mpox in the state in six months as it issues an urgent warning for one group.
How 20 minutes could save your life
A simple test that could save your life has been given a lifeline by the Health Minister in next week’s budget.
Aussie’s wild move to fix his skin
While most Aussies might simply just switch up their beauty products to fix their skin, one man has resorted to desperate measures.
Human lifespan could extend by 80 per cent
Humankind could be around the corner from discovering the secret to eternal youth following breakthrough research into cell reprogramming.
Condom brand’s redesign amid shock sex find
A popular condom brand has overhauled its packaging after it was revealed one in two Aussies admit they are confused by sexual consent.
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