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The way Australia produces food is unique. Our updated dietary guidelines have to recognise this

Unlike many other countries, locally produced food represents around 90% of what Australians eat.

Victoria to make organ donor registration easier to save more lives

In 2024, Victoria recorded the highest number of deceased organ donors in the nation, highlighting both the generosity of residents and the efforts of staff facilitating life-saving donations.

‘Part of our identity’: Prabhjeet Gill’s stand prompts Ambulance Victoria to allow cultural beards on duty

Sikh student paramedic had asked Ambulance Victoria to use the Singh Thattha technique that meets national infection control standards while respecting individual identity.

Machine reading boost set to cut thousands of unnecessary breast cancer call-backs

Since its rollout, the technology has analysed more than 19,000 images and helped detect over 130 cancers.

Winston Peters says ‘promise kept’ as New Zealand government pauses new puberty blocker prescriptions

The government announced on Wednesday that it will pause new access to the drugs — gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues — until the findings of a major United Kingdom clinical trial, due in 2031.

Asbestos has been found in children’s coloured sand. What’s the risk to kids?

The sand subject to the recall was manufactured in China and sold by several Australian retailers, including Officeworks and Woolworths.

More women to get specialist care with 11 new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics

“Whether it’s a teenager missing school due to severe period pain, or a woman in her 40s or 50s managing perimenopause and menopause while working and caring for others, women deserve high-quality medical care."

Are berries safe to eat? How worried should I be about the pesticide dimethoate?

Australia’s regulator has suspended use of a common pesticide used on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries known as dimethoate.

India hands over ARV drugs to Fiji, reinforcing partnership in fight against HIV

The Indian High Commission described the moment as “Veilomani-Dosti,” emphasising the strong partnership and shared commitment between India and Fiji in advancing public health and ensuring access to high-quality and affordable medicines.

Here’s why morning exercise feels so hard

Your body has a natural 24-hour clock that regulates hormones, body temperature and when you feel most awake or ready for sleep.

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No human voice, no chart hit: ARIA cracks down on AI-generated music in Australia

Artists will still be able to use AI as a supporting production tool, provided human creativity remains at the heart of the finished recording.

AI-generated Fair Work claim backfires as sacked Aldi worker ordered to pay legal costs

His AI-generated submissions repeatedly focused on the wrong dismissal date and raised legal arguments the Commission found irrelevant.

‘How cool is this?’: Childhood fascination leads Roshane Mendis to Air Force cockpit

He dreamed of becoming a pilot but knew commercial flight training was expensive and offered no guarantee of employment.
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