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What is chikungunya virus, and should we be worried about it in Australia?

Some people are more prone to having worse symptoms, including infants, older adults, and people with pre-existing medical conditions.

COVID, flu, RSV: how these common viruses are tracking this winter – and how to protect yourself

Free boosters are available to most people annually, while those aged 75 and older are advised to get one every six months.

Trump has ‘chronic venous insufficiency’. Is it dangerous? Can it be treated?

There are several potential causes of chronic venous insufficiency, including damaged valves inside the veins in the legs.

1 July: Prac payments begin for nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work students

Clare added that “placement poverty is a real thing,” recalling students who could afford tuition but not unpaid placements.

“We’re deeply sorry”: Bupa admits misleading customers, agrees to $35 million penalty over claim failures

The affected claims involved hospital treatments where multiple procedures were carried out, some covered and others not.

Sexual health screening for PALM workers

The PALM Scheme is a collaboration between Australia and eligible Pacific nations, as well as Timor-Leste, supporting groups to work temporarily in Australia in fields such as horticulture, meatworks, hospitality and care industries.

Indian community leads International Day of Yoga celebrations in Samoa

USP Agriculture Prof. Dr Leslie Ubaub spoke about her experience practising yoga back home in the Philippines and the challenges of finding a yoga community in Samoa.

Yoga is a cultural bridge between Fiji and India, says DPM Prasad at IYD celebrations

The deputy prime minister also used the occasion to highlight the strength of Fiji–India relations, noting the deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

Indian-Australian startup Lubdub named Heart Foundation Catalyst Partner for home heart care innovation

Lubdub.ai will receive $100,000 in seed funding, national advocacy support, and assistance in securing further investment from philanthropy, impact investors, and venture capital.

Melbourne celebrated 11th International Day of Yoga with ‘one earth, one health’ call for holistic living

Vasudeva Kriya Yoga founder Rajendra Yenkannamoole called for a cultural shift from reactive health care to proactive self-care, where yoga can play a vital role in preventing illness, cultivating joy, and enhancing quality of life

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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.

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.
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