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How bhang went from legal, to illegal, then back again

Cannabis is mentioned in the Hindu texts known as the Vedas (1700-1100 BCE) as a sacred, feel-good plant.

Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’

Adults tend to gain weight progressively as they age and typically gain an average of 0.5 to 1kg every year.

Fiji urges travel caution as measles cases rise in Australia and New Zealand

While Australia was declared measles-free in 2014, outbreaks continue to occur when unvaccinated travellers bring the virus into the country.

Why your spin bike has become a clothes rack – and what you can do about it, according to behavioural science

The new year is a natural opportunity for self-improvement due to the fresh start effect.

Children can be more vulnerable in the heat. Here’s how to protect them this summer

Due to a combination of physiology and behaviour, children are potentially more vulnerable to severe heat-related illness such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

United Nations marks historic first World Meditation Day with India’s Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar as keynote speaker

India, along with Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico, and Andorra, played a key role in the unanimous adoption of the United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring 21 December as World Meditation Day.

From garlic to parsley, new research reveals the herbs and spices Australians love most

Herbs and spices have even been shown to provide important health benefits such as managing weight and preventing inflammation.

Will we have a COVID wave, spike or blip this Christmas? It depends where you live

Estimates suggest XEC has risen from 10% to 60% of circulating SARS-CoV-2 in the past two months.

Australians hospitalised after suspected alcohol poisoning in Fiji

The victims, aged between 18 and 56, were rushed to Sigatoka Hospital with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and neurological complications.

Victoria braces for scorching heatwave with extreme fire danger warnings

The BoM has issued a severe heatwave warning, with temperatures forecast to peak in the low- to mid-40s across Victoria on Monday.

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Warrant issued for Amarbir Singh in Navdeep Kaur murder as Canadian investigators believe suspect fled overseas

Police said Amarbir Singh and Navdeep Kaur had been in a relationship at the time she disappeared.

Why the Pacific Engagement Visa is Quietly becoming a success story

In each year, 3,000 lucky individuals are selected through the ballot to apply for a PEV visa.

I’m in flooded northern Australia – how can I make sure my drinking water is safe?

Parts of northern Australia are battling record-breaking floods, after heavy rain caused major rivers across Queensland and the Northern Territory to break their banks.
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