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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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$30m fuel assistance and Pacific Resilience Facility treaty ratified in Australia–Fiji Suva talks

The PRF will provide grants for climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, loss and damage response, and community-led clean energy projects, with Pacific governments taking the lead in deciding funding priorities.

Eight Indian among 20 Asian languages to be taught in high school under Australia’s fluency push

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly said language skills were a national asset that created opportunities for young people while strengthening cultural understanding.

Penny Wong and Pat Conroy in Fiji to boost energy security and Vuvale Union

The visit comes amid growing concern over fuel supply vulnerabilities in the Pacific, where island nations remain highly exposed to global supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs.
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