HEALTH

Albanese promises largest investment in Medicare to ease cost pressures

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the landmark investment would deliver an additional 18 million bulk-billed GP visits each year, ensuring Australians can access healthcare without worrying about out-of-pocket expenses.

HEALTH

Australians are waiting 12 years on average before seeking help for a mental health problem

The average delay across all mental health and substance use disorders – 12 years – was calculated based on the prevalence of different conditions.

HEALTH

Are eggs good or bad for our health?

The fuss over eggs comes down to their cholesterol content and how it relates to heart disease risk.

HEALTH

Too many Australians miss out on essential medical care every year. Here’s how to fix ‘GP deserts’

At the 2025 federal election, all parties should commit to changing that.

HEALTH

What’s driving avian influenza virus evolution? Human food systems

The demand for cheap sources of animal protein has driven the selection of fast-growing meat chickens and layer hens that produce increased numbers of eggs per year.

HEALTH

Going for a bushwalk? 3 handy foods to have in your backpack

You may have read the news about hiker, Hadi Nazari, who was recently found alive after spending 13 days lost in Kosciuszko National Park.

HEALTH

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.

HEALTH

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.

HEALTH

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.

HEALTH

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.

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NEWS

Indian-Australian scientist Prof. Rajeev Varshney named among world’s top agri-food pioneers

Prof. Varshney, Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI), the WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and Murdoch University’s International Chair in Agriculture and Food Security, is one of only four Australians to have received the honour since the list was launched in 2024.

NEWS

‘I fell in love with India’: Australian solo traveller praises kindness and hospitality of strangers

Reflecting on her month-long journey, Paige said the warmth she encountered wherever she travelled was one of the main reasons she had developed such a strong affection for India.

IMMIGRATION

Almost half a million arrivals, 174,500 new homes: IPA says Australia’s housing crunch is no mystery

For the March quarter alone, net housing supply increased by 54,200 dwellings, compared with 193,780 net permanent and long-term arrivals.