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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.

Two-thirds of Australian authors are women – do you know how much they earn from their writing?

Book writing is a profession dominated by women, who make up two-thirds of all Australian authors.

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.

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.

It’s time to add climate change and net-zero emissions to the RBA’s top 3 economic goals

The bank’s primary tool – the interest rate – is particularly good at sending signals to the “demand” side of the economy, but climate risks are more likely to present supply-side inflationary shocks.

Deliveroo’s exit from Australia shows why gig workers need more protection

Deliveroo has already shut its operations in Germany (2019), Spain (2021), and the Netherlands (2022).

Three tips for the whole family to reduce screen time

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

Australia to enter recession with rise in unemployment, claims investment bank

The Reserve bank of Australia (RBA) has put the unemployment rate forecast for the end of 2023 at 3.7 per cent.

Are you a morning or evening type worker? Choice of hours is next in workplace flexibility

In the working-age population about 20% can be categorised as either morning or evening types while 60% are intermediate types.

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.

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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