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'Aged like milk': RBA's rates decision panned as unemployment jumps to 4.3pc
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.3 per cent in June, up from 4.1 per cent in May, after the Reserve Bank surprised markets last week by keeping interest rates on hold. "The sharp rise in unemployment in June makes the RBA's decision to...

Health services under scrutiny in coroner’s report, as well as police racism and violence
*** Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article discusses a traumatic death *** Introduction by Croakey: The wide-ranging consequences of unmet health needs, and the policies and practices of health services are...

States Move Ahead With MAHA Agenda for Ultra-processed Food
As the Trump Administration considers what actions to take in response to its May 22, 2025 Make Our Children Healthy Again (MAHA) Assessment, state legislatures are taking action to regulate what they consider “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs),...

The Role of Preventive Nursing Interventions in Reducing Treatment-Related Complications in Ovarian Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Introduction Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer and the eighth leading cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide. It is characterized by a high recurrence rate and significant morbidity.1 Tumor biomarkers such as BRCA1/2...

Merck Animal Health gets USFDA nod for Bravecto Quantum to protect dogs from fleas, ticks
Rahway: Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for BRAVECTO QUANTUM...
David Speirs's mind went to 'dark and scary places' ahead of Kokoda hike
Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs says he is preparing to hike the Kokoda Track to raise funds for men's mental health, posting on social media about his plans for a "personal journey of restoration and renewal" three months...

Australia: UOW Launches High-Tech Clinical Simulation Labs
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has launched a state-of-the-art suite of Clinical Simulation Labs, significantly enhancing its capacity to deliver high-quality, hands-on healthcare education. These new facilities are designed to support the...

Australian government prepares assault on privacy for under-16s social media ban
The Australian Labor government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is reviewing the means by which it will implement a social media ban for children under the age of 16, including the possible use of technology which severely curtails the privacy...

Trump has flagged 200 per cent tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals. What do we produce here, and what’s at risk?
This article first appeared in The Conversation. US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s pharmaceutical exports to the United States has raised alarm among industry and government leaders. There are fears that, if implemented,...

I’m a Wellness Editor Who Hates Treatments and Appointments With a Passion – but These 5 Were Total Game-Changers, as a Bride-to-Be
It might come as something of a surprise to you to hear that I absolutely despise beauty and wellness experiences. Hilarious, I know, as a Health Editor who has to test the latest up-and-coming, trending must-tries as part of her line of work....
Australia rallies behind the Pacific in Push for Ambitious Plastics Treaty
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Pacific island countries to secure a legally binding, meaningful and effective global treaty to end plastic pollution by 2040. Representatives progressed efforts during the Pacific Regional...

Record flu outbreak in Australia could be a warning of what's to come
Record numbers of flu cases in Australia could suggest a similarly severe flu season across the UK this winter 🤧 Fears are growing over a flu outbreak this winter after cases soar in Australia. Australia is currently in the middle of one of its...

Barnaby Joyce vows to wind back ‘lunatic crusade’ of net zero with private member’s bill – as it happened
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned today, Friday 11 JulyIt’s time to wind down our live news coverage for the day. Here’s what’s been keeping us busy this Friday: Thanks for unpacking the...

What is the Coca-Cola ingredient Trump wants out of iconic drink?
Donald Trump has announced plans to swap out a major ingredient in Coca-Cola for something he deems as 'just better'. The US President claims that the fizzy drinks giant has agreed to swap out corn syrup for real cane sugar in Coke sold in the US....

Australian National University School of Music to be Absorbed by Another Department
The Australian National University (ANU) has decided to scale back its music programs to save funds, after it was revealed last October that the university was facing a projected $200 million deficit, the ABC reported. As explained by ANU...

Dymon-backed Meiban picks up stake in Aussie medtech
Dymon Asia Private Equity-backed Meiban Group has acquired a 20% equity stake in Planet Innovation, an Australian medical product designer and manufacturer. The partnership aims to deliver comprehensive contract development and manufacturing...

The Comeback is On: Aussie Millions Returns in 2026 After Six-Year Hiatus
One of the world’s most iconic poker tournaments is back. The Aussie Millions will return to Crown Melbourne from 24 April to 10 May, 2026, ending a six-year hiatus. The 2026 edition will feature 18 tournaments and an estimated AUD$14,000,000...

Fact check: Does sunscreen increase the risk for skin cancer?
Posts on social media have popped up recently, claiming that applying sunscreen reportedly increases the risk of skin cancer. Even though ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause of melanomas, and sunscreen helps protect skin by filtering UV...

Millennials’ battle with work-related mental health problems causes spike in permanent disability claims
Main Image: Millennials’ mental health has reached an all-time low, with more young workers than ever before making the drastic decision to leave the workforce for good. Pictured: Rachael Nyiramugisha, Reo-Blu Care and Tracey Barker. Credit:...
Digital Investment Rises as Compliance Challenges Mount: Maddocks
Australian organizations are rapidly embracing digital transformation and artificial intelligence, but their legal and governance frameworks are failing to keep pace with technological advancement, according to a comprehensive new survey by law...