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How many Australians are going hungry?

Food insecurity can range from being anxious about not having enough food in the house to eating cheaper, less healthy food

Why you should avoid catching COVID again?

Studies suggest we should care about this, as each reinfection can increase the risk of poorer health outcomes into the future.

Are there any ethical problems with sunscreen testing methods?

By Sarah Loughran and Sylvia Urban As summer approaches, we need to start remembering to slip on sun-protective clothing, slop on sunscreen, slap on a...

Do you know monkeys’ brains are wired to read body language?

Body language is also a very powerful form of social communication used to express how we feel to the people around us.

COVID nasal sprays may one day prevent and treat infection, Here’s where the science is up to

“Viral blockade”, as the name suggests, is a simple premise based on blocking SARS-CoV-2.

Research suggests one way to prevent depression and anxiety is strong sense of connection at high school

The question now is how governments, schools and communities act on this information.

Do you ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables? Here’s what each colour does to our body

The nutrients found in plant foods are broadly referred to as phytonutrients. There are at least 5,000 known phytonutrients, and probably many more.

Why do kids bully? And what can parents do about it?

While schools are responsible for ensuring a safe environment, parents are likely to be distressed and unsure about what to do if their child is being bullied.

Three tips for the whole family to reduce screen time

Kids’ screen time rose by 50% during the pandemic between 2020 and 2022.

Australia preparing for the fourth wave of COVID

The subvariants are all “different” from each other, it is being reported that this is a “soup” of Omicron variants, including BA.5, BA.2.75, XBB, and BQ.1.

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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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