HEALTH

Did pandemic reshape the way you buy, prepare and consume food?

The pandemic not only changed the way we purchased food, but also the motivations behind those purchases.

HEALTH

Masks back in Queensland; will other Australian states follow?

In Queensland, COVID pandemic patients have doubled to 203 with a 15 per cent increase in active cases since last week.

HEALTH

Why big, strong bum muscles matter for your overall health?

The rates of osteoarthritis in Australia are increasing, with one in every seven hip joint replacements conducted in people under the age of 55.

HEALTH

How can aged care policy support culturally diverse older Australians who live with their families?

The policy focus is overwhelmingly on care and support services. There are decreasing levels of attention to housing, transport, walkability and, least of all, cultural diversity.

HEALTH

Why employees and managers can’t ignore the social and mental health impact of working from home

With the emergence of the pandemic, many people have new levels of awareness of the impossibility of severing work from life.

HEALTH

Australian students and university staff going hungry: says study

Food insecurity is when people or households struggle to put enough healthy food on the table every day because of limited money or other resources.

HEALTH

What should you do if your child is a picky eater or wants to be a vegetarian?

Children are still growing and need more nutrients than adults, even though they may consume less food overall.

HEALTH

Is your child struggling with language comprehension and expression? Know about ‘Developmental language disorder’

People with Developmental language disorder find it more difficult to say what they mean and to understand others.

HEALTH

Struggles, Sufferings and Hope within ADHD crisis of Australia

Even when a patient manages to get an appointment with a psychiatrist, the cost of undergoing an ADHD evaluation can be prohibitive for many.

HEALTH

Is the new COVID test home kit worth the cost?

Unlike RATs, this test needs to be stored in the fridge before use.

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IMMIGRATION

Indian national allegedly laundered $7 million in illegal tobacco profits, submitted fraudulent permanent residency documents

Investigators claim the man is unlawfully residing in Australia and submitted fraudulent documents as part of ongoing attempts to secure permanent residency.

NEWS

$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.

IMMIGRATION

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.