NDIS Overhaul Passes Senate as Labor Strikes Coalition Deal
The Senate passed the federal government’s NDIS overhaul on Tuesday evening, with the Coalition voting for the bill alongside Labor
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ABC Radio Host Sharnelle Vella Announces Pregnancy After Long Infertility Journey
774 ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast presenter Sharnelle Vella has revealed she is expecting a baby girl in March, sharing the
The Great Aussie Sunscreen Stuff-Up: Too Little, Too Late
Australia, where the sun’s rays are as relentless as a magpie in swooping season, boasts one of the highest skin
Monash IVF CEO Resigns Amid Second Embryo Mix-Up: Calls for National Regulation Intensify
Monash IVF chief executive Michael Knaap resigned after a second embryo transfer error at the Clayton clinic, prompting calls for national regulation of fertility services.
Slip, Slop, Slap… or Slop? Aussie Sunscreens Under the Microscope
CHOICE testing of 20 sunscreens with SPF 50 or 50+ labels found 16 failed to match their stated protection, with one testing at just SPF 4.
Creatine: The Gym Junkie’s Secret Weapon or Just a Fancy Powder?
Creatine is among the most studied sports supplements, with evidence behind its use for strength and clear dosage guidance of 3 to 5 grams a day.
What to Say (and Not Say) to Mates Navigating IVF: A True Blue Guide
A guide for friends and colleagues of people navigating IVF, covering what to say, what to avoid and what the treatment actually involves.
Plastic Peril: Everyday Plastics Mess With Your Sleep, Like a Dodgy Long Black at Midnight
A laboratory study suggests chemicals in everyday plastics can disturb the body’s circadian rhythm by up to 17 minutes via the adenosine receptor.
Sweet Little Lies: Baby Food Brands Under Fire for High Sugar Content
A University of Leeds study of 632 baby and toddler foods found 41 per cent of main meals were too high in sugar and 21 per cent too watery.
“Switch It Off, Mate”: Half of Young People Say Life Without Internet Would Be Better
A survey of 1,293 young people aged 16 to 21 found 46 per cent would prefer a world without the internet, and half backed a 10pm digital curfew.