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Premier Jacinta Allan moves to cut child surgery wait times with $50m health package

“I know how scary it can be to have a sick child in hospital… the endless wait until they are home safe.”

Mumbai’s dessert scene gets an Australian twist with Queensland macadamia pop-up

Australian macadamias as a premium ingredient in India’s growing food and beverage market, particularly among urban consumers seeking new and high-quality flavours.

$50m NDIS fraud network exposed as organised crime gangs cashes in, taskforce moves to bring charges

The abuse includes inflated or completely fabricated claims for services, billing for supports while participants are hospitalised or incarcerated, and repeated charging against expired or inactive plans.

Why does cerebral palsy care drop away at 18? One Australian researcher is determined to change that

Although adults now make up 58 per cent of Australians with CP, support systems and healthcare pathways remain heavily focused on childhood.

Disability advocates claim AI-edited real estate photos mislead buyers, calls for ban

The petition calls for real estate platforms to adopt policies requiring genuine, unaltered photographs of properties, and to clearly show access points, driveways, entrances, and pathways.

Food-tech Saveful enters India, taking Australian innovation to one of the world’s biggest food markets

Platform is designed to help households and businesses get more value from ingredients by combining smart technology, behavioural insights and culinary ideas to reduce waste

Is surgery necessary for my endometriosis or ‘suspected’ endo?

Sometimes a surgeon looks inside the pelvis and doesn’t see endometriosis, or histopathology (the tissue taken for analysis in a laboratory) is negative.

Albanese backs Victoria with fresh billions for health, schools and infrastructure

Albanese said the reforms were part of a broader effort to strengthen primary health care and ease pressure on families amid ongoing cost-of-living strains.

Dr Ravi Bhat named inaugural RANZCP ‘Rural Champion’ for dedication to mental health in Shepparton

GV Health psychiatrist Associate Professor Dr Ravi Bhat AM has been recognised as one of the first-ever Rural Champions by the Royal Australian and...

Victoria expands multicultural health advisory committee to improve access and equity

The framework aims to ensure all Victorians can access a safe, inclusive and culturally appropriate mental health system.

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Brazen tree theft leaves Indian-Australian family stunned after five pines stolen from Melbourne home

The CCTV footage shows the suspect acting swiftly before driving away, although the vehicle’s registration plate could not be clearly identified.

Do you know a community champion? NSW calls for nominations for 2026 Local Government Women’s Awards

Now in their 19th year, the awards celebrate outstanding women working in local government whose leadership, dedication and public service have helped strengthen communities across the state.

Fiji’s Prime Minister Rabuka reinstates Kamikamica as Deputy PM, declares him his political ‘heir’

Manoa Kamikamica's reinstatement follows the High Court’s decision to dismiss the case against him, paving the way for his return to the senior ranks of government.
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