Recent research from Deakin University reveals a troubling trend in children’s lunchboxes, which are increasingly packed with chips, biscuits, and other ultra-processed snacks. The study involved interviews with 682 primary …
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No breaks, meagre wages, and no leave: Young workers facing alarming exploitation in the workplace
by adminA significant number of young Australians are facing exploitation in their workplaces, according to the recently released “Fair Day’s Work” report by the Melbourne Law School. The report highlights alarming …
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Dementia is a significant health concern in Australia, ranking as one of the primary causes of death. Recent research from American scientists could change the landscape of detection and treatment …
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Millions of Australians depending on inheritance, but experts caution against ‘risky’ financial tactics.
by adminA significant number of Australians are banking on inheritances for substantial financial aspirations, such as buying homes or retiring comfortably. However, experts caution that such expectations may foster a misleading …
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Research Reveals Ozempic-like Medication for Diabetes May Help Alleviate Chronic Migraines
by adminRecent research suggests that a medication similar to Ozempic may offer new hope for chronic migraine sufferers. In Australia, an estimated 5 million people experience migraines, with women being three …
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Researchers in China have identified twenty new bat viruses, including two that are closely related to the dangerous Nipah and Hendra viruses. This discovery emerged from a study conducted over …
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Australians Throw Away $2,500 Worth of Food Annually: Experts Point to Confusing Labels as the Culprit
by adminResearchers are advocating for a significant reform of Australia’s food labelling system, expressing concerns that the current confusion surrounding best-before and use-by dates contributes to substantial food waste, costing households …
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In an intriguing discovery, behavioural ecologist Michael Weiss observed southern resident orcas in the Salish Sea engaging in an unusual behaviour termed “allokelping.” This phenomenon arose when Weiss was reviewing …
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Every summer, they wash ashore on Australian beaches. Now, a long-standing myth about bluebottles has been shattered.
by adminEvery summer, Australian beaches witness a surge of bluebottles, commonly known as Portuguese man o’ war. Previously thought to be a single species, recent findings reveal that there are at …
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A Father’s Million-Dollar Quest to Find a Cure for the Cancer That Took His Daughter
by adminRen Pedersen’s daughter, Amy, was an energetic seven-year-old with a passion for ballet and sprinting, famously winning an interschool race shortly before receiving a devastating diagnosis of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine …
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