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Baby Priya’s Bill introduced to safeguard paid parental leave after stillbirth or infant death

The Bill introduces a new principle into the Fair Work Act, ensuring that employer-funded paid parental leave cannot be cancelled if a child is stillborn or dies, unless otherwise agreed.

Urgent measles warning for Pilbara as unvaccinated residents urged to get immunised

Exposure locations include supermarkets, pharmacies, churches, petrol stations, and the Hedland Health Campus.

Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Here’s what this means for locals’ teeth

After a public outcry, the council’s fluoridation equipment is being repaired and replaced, with fluoride expected to be restored to their drinking water by the end of the year.

UWA and India’s AMTZ forge partnership to boost global MedTech research and training

The partnership will also drive knowledge exchange in critical areas such as innovation, clinical trials, and MedTech research, fostering cross-border cooperation between government, industry, and academia.

Dr Mayuresh Korgaonkar’s award-winning research offers hope for personalised mental health treatment in Australia

Assoc. Prof. Mayuresh Korgaonkar's personalised approach promises to revolutionise mental health care in Western Sydney and beyond, improving outcomes for people living with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

It’s OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy. Here’s what the science says about the link with autism

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration today re-affirmed existing medical guidelines that it’s safe for pregnant women to take paracetamol at any stage of pregnancy.

Anjali Behera crowned Madam Shef 2025 as Indian millet takes centre stage in New Zealand

The spread included cuisines from Bihar, Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

For migrants, dementia can mean losing a language – and a whole world

Language loss affects not only how they communicate with doctors and carers, but also how they connect with family, friends and the world around them.

Latest data suggests Australia is overcoming its sugar addiction

New data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows there is less sugar in our diet from food and drinks than three decades ago.

PM highlights vital healthcare work for homeless at Street Side Medics gala

“The work you do together is one of the greatest examples of the Australian tradition of giving back, and it is one that I am proud to support tonight – and into the future.”

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‘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.

Fiji cuts five work permit requirements in major immigration shake-up

The changes will not affect Fiji’s immigration, security or compliance requirements.

Harry Potter banned? Australian schools crack down on Book Week costumes

The differing rules have sparked concerns about cost and accessibility, particularly for families already dealing with rising living costs and limited time.
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