Covid linked to dangerous disease amid rise of new variant
Experts have uncovered a new connection between Covid and a potentially deadly disease, amid a new variant dubbed XEC.
Health
Grim statistic on pokie machines in Aus
If you’re busting for the bathroom in Australia, you’ve got a better chance of finding a pokie machine than a public toilet.
Mundine, Dib’s support for Aussie widows after cancer tragedy
After losing their husbands, Kayla Psaradellis and Nadine Allouche are now on a mission to help others in Australia with the support of boxers Billy Dib and Anthony Mundine. See the video.
Devastating ‘error’ uncovered after NDIS teen’s tragic death
An email from the National Disability Insurance Agency has revealed a number of errors in the handling of a teenager’s NDIS plan, apologising for the “stressed this caused” prior to his fatal cardiac arrest.
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Family’s ‘living nightmare’ as neck lump turns out to be rare cancer
A brave Queensland toddler is in the fight of his life after what doctors initially diagnosed as tonsillitis turned out to be an aggressive tumour the size of a golf ball in his neck.
‘We had 12 days’: How I lost my mum to cancer
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The five worst words I could hear after the worst year of my life
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Gender Pain Gap: women’s pain ignored and dismissed
The Nurofen Gender Pain Gap Index Report reveals that more than half of women surveyed believe they’ve had their pain disregarded, compared to only 48 per cent of men
‘I can eat a 2kg burger and 7kg cake – and I’m still shredded’
A personal trainer is proving you don’t need a strict diet to stay fit.
Meet the wild Aussie women who beat the blokes to create world history
A teacher has helped rewrite the history books after guiding her all-female adventure racing team through a gruelling 450km, three day event tackling everything from mountain biking to river kayaking to beat the blokes.
‘Kills in 24 hours’: Dad’s near death, amputation threat from bacteria
A fit and healthy Brisbane father nearly died and will never have feeling in his arm again after a bacteria invaded his arm at a popular Sunshine Coast caravan park. Warning: graphic content and pictures.
Ozempic maker reveals weight loss pill twice as good as ‘miracle jab’
A new weight-loss pill made by the maker of Ozempic burns weight twice as fast as the company’s injections.
‘17 music tracks in my head’: Mother’s turmoil as ADHD drug ripped from homes
A mother with ADHD has shared her heartbreaking struggle as Australia faces a terrifying medication shortage – leaving her and thousands of others unable to work, study, parent, or function.
Family ‘shattered’ as teen son dies in shock cardiac event
A Queensland community is grieving after the death of a 14 year old who is being remembered for his “loving heart”, “infectious laugh” and the “warmest hugs you’ve ever had”. His final gift to others is expected to save at least six lives.
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