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Whooping cough is surging in Australia. Why, and how can we protect ourselves?

There was a smaller outbreak between 2014 and 2017, with more than 60,000 cases in these years.

Elon Musk says ketamine can get you out of a ‘negative frame of mind’. What does the research say?

Ketamine can be prescribed “off-label” by GPs in Australia who can prescribe schedule 8 drugs.

Conquering Eco-anxiety, an unheard impact of climate change

Eco-anxiety gives rise to existential concerns such as loneliness, identity, pleasure, purpose, mortality, and freedom.

What will aged care look like for the next generation?

Around 60% went to residential care (190,000 people) and one-third to home care (one million people).

Why ban ham from school canteens?

Ham and other processed red meats have been moved from an “amber” label to a “red” label.

Calls for increased funding for breast and ovarian cancer research

Proceeds from the Mother’s Day Classic go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation in accordance with the selection of MDC event participants.

How long does back pain last? And how can learning about pain increase the chance of recovery?

One in thirteen people have it right now and worldwide a staggering 619 million people will have it this year.

Research shows running or yoga can help beat depression

At least one in ten people have depression at some point in their lives, with some estimates closer to one in four.

Where do the ingredients in your sandwich come from?

Food trade plays a key role in fostering food security and good nutrition.

Documentary on the journey of victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual abuse released

“We need the evidence on holistic, trauma and violence-informed care for recovery and healing."

Must-read

40 Khalistani asylum claims rejected by immigration tribunal in two years

The tribunal has repeatedly found that later applicants had significantly lower-profile political activity and provided insufficient evidence that Indian authorities were aware of their involvement.

No breach: Justice Department investigation rejects allegations against Cr Preet Singh’s JP status

"The department’s investigation found no grounds warranting Mr Singh’s removal from the Office of Justice of the Peace and found no breach of the relevant Act or Code of Conduct in relation to the allegations examined."

Minns heading to India with Treasurer Mookhey on first overseas visit as Premier, putting NSW–India ties centre stage

NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will lead an official delegation to India from 31 August to 3 September 2026.
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