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Health
Ranked: Best and least performing Aussie IVF clinics
New data has revealed Australia’s best and worst performing IVF clinics. Search and compare list of clinics.
‘10-year-olds watching porn’: Social media alarm
Child safety advocate and actress Madeleine West has revealed what Aussie kids are really saying and doing on social media.
This is what happens when you stop taking Ozempic
Researchers have revealed the drastic changes to your body when you stop using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy.
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Young boy forced to crawl after NDIS rejection
A 10-year-old Victorian boy has been forced to crawl around his home after funding for his wheelchair was rejected by the NDIS. See the video.
Beloved dad, footy gun determined to walk again
A beloved family man and footy player is determined to walk again after a freak bicycle accident while camping left him with no feeling below his neck.
Mother’s pregnancy turns family’s world upside down in a flash
Mum Jess Sumpton was feeling unwell and dizzy picking up her sons from school when her husband James took her to hospital, unaware of the dramatic turn their lives were about to take.
Major chemist refuses to sell vapes as backlash erupts
A major pharmacy chain has written to its outlets saying it would not support Labor’s plan to allow the sale of vapes without a medical prescription as backlash continues.
‘Urgent action’: Aged care homes’ poor Covid vax rates revealed
New data has revealed the Covid vaccine and booster rates for every aged care home in Australia. Search and see the worst offenders.
I got tested for nanoplastics: Here’s what I learnt
A simple test can determine the level of toxic plastic chemicals you have in your body – but be prepared for a shock.
Big problem with Aussie tap water exposed
The US slashed the limit for forever chemicals in tap water this year to a fraction of Australian standards, and serious testing gaps have now been exposed.
Every 2 minutes: Dangerous way kids targeted on social media
A disturbing new report has found how social media giants Facebook and Instagram are targeting underage teenagers exposing them to potential harm.
Teen’s heart stopped at school: Stay at Home Mum blog parents in heartfelt thanks
The couple once behind an internationally popular blog say the efforts of a Qld school’s staff and paramedics saved the life of their teenage son after his heart stopped during a morning break.
‘My arm was on fire’: Woman bit by snake in bed saving others
It was a story ripped straight from an outback horror movie – a young woman is in bed when a brown snake slithers between the sheets and bites her. The tale captivated Australia and now the woman is on a mission to help others.
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