My Nonna deserved to die with dignity in aged care
When memories of my Nonna come flooding back, I am still astonished by her courage. She truly did deserve so much better.
Health
10-minute hack to healthy meals that will save you money
One of Australia’s leading nutritionists has shared how to make healthier meals that keep weight off, and will help you save money in the long run.
Major update on school phone ban
It’s been one year since phones were banned in schools and teachers have now revealed whether the tactic has been beneficial in improving children’s behaviour.
I want to stop being discriminated against
Mia, a 20-year-old university student, took this test to save her life. But it now means she is being discriminated against.
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‘Appalling’: Uproar over Aussie medicine shortage
Angry Australians have called for change as the nation faces a “dire” shortage of over 400 medicines.
‘I thought I lost my baby’: Mum’s instincts saved her daughter
When pregnant Rachel Kaeslar couldn’t feel her usually lively baby moving she knew something wasn’t right – when she went to the hospital she could never have imagined what was wrong.
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Tattoos linked to cancer in shock study
Getting tattooed could increase a person’s risk of developing a certain type of cancer, researchers have found.
‘Prey’: Dad’s chilling social media claim
The father of a girl who took her own life says Instagram has a lot to answer for, claiming it’s the “perfect platform” for people “vulnerable to feel worse”.
Doctor reveals scary reason for hiccups
Hiccups can be harmless, even funny, but when should we quit the quick-cure theories and get ourselves to the doctor?
Famed doctor, Today show star dead at 69
A radio veteran and beloved Australian author has revealed the touching act a respected doctor and Today show star performed for her, paying tribute to the TV icon after his death at age 69.
Shocking reason teenager was bullied
A young Aussie who was relentlessly bullied after losing his mum to cancer is hoping he can give back to Canteen Australia after they helped him through a difficult time.
‘Every minute counts’: How app saved life
A NSW man who was having a heart attack is alive today after a volunteer was alerted to his situation through an app on his phone.
Ex-AFL player sues for career-ending concussion
Former St Kilda player Eli Templeton’s sickening injury was caught on video during a game in Melbourne’s inner-east and could open the floodgates for other concussion cases to hit the courts.
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