Tuberculosis (TB) has recently surpassed COVID-19 as the leading global infectious killer, as reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In 2023, approximately 10.8 million individuals were diagnosed with TB, …
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Concerns are growing over a significant decline in flu vaccination rates in Australia, which could potentially lead to increased hospitalisations and fatalities this winter. As new stocks of the flu …
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Never to Be Overlooked Again: Damning Human Rights Report Critiques Australia’s COVID-19 Response
by adminA recent report from the Australian Human Rights Commission titled Collateral Damage reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic response overlooked essential human rights, impacting many Australians, particularly those from vulnerable and …
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Samuel began his professional journey working from home, but unlike many other Australians, he now opts for the office environment.
by adminSamuel Anderson’s first professional experience was quite unconventional, as the COVID-19 pandemic led him to work remotely for a year without meeting colleagues face-to-face. Initially employed at Australian Spatial Analytics …
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Five Years Since the Covid Pandemic: How Two Melbourne Mums Navigated Lockdown Challenges
by adminIn 2020, Alisha Burns became a solo mother after giving birth to her daughter Alexandra just as Melbourne’s lockdown commenced. Faced with isolation and the demands of a newborn without …
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Medibank has revealed its plan to distribute an additional $160 million to customers this year as part of its give-back initiative. This cash-back program will offer payments ranging from $50 …
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Scientists from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have identified a new lineage of coronavirus in bats, capable of entering human cells similarly to the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for …
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Argentina’s President Javier Milei has announced the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) due to significant disagreements regarding health management, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision …
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What is human metapneumovirus, and should we be concerned about the rising cases in China?
by adminChinese authorities have noted a significant increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases during winter, causing some online speculation about a potential pandemic akin to COVID-19. However, experts reassure that HMPV …
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Increasingly, Australians are moving away from urban centres, opting for longer commutes in order to achieve home ownership. The average daily commute spans 48 minutes, yet many are facing journeys …
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