THE AMA warns vaccine hesitancy is rising and immunisation rates are falling across all age groups. Its report cites misinformation, anti-science sentiment, fatigue and time pre...
Read more about Concern over immunisation ratesAUSTRALIANS are optimistic for 2026, but a MyFitnessPal survey shows most New Year’s resolutions fade fast. One in five broke resolutions in the first week of January, and 77% w...
Read more about Small gains lead to long successMONASH University’s 2025 Australian Youth Barometer shows widespread financial insecurity among young Australians, with 85% affected in the past year and many feeling they’re mi...
Read more about Money worries rate with youthA SIX-month Return and Earn campaign has raised more than $175,000 for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, funding the breeding, raising and training of three new guide dogs, each costing over ...
Read more about Return and Earn and guide dogsTHE NSW Government has introduced new legislation to outlaw ‘claim farming’ in motor crashes, protecting injured people from coercive tactics used to pressure them into lodging ...
Read more about Claim farming will be outlawedON World Mental Health Day, Relationships Australia NSW urges recognition of relationships as a core pillar of mental health. Loneliness affects one in six people globally and c...
Read more about Warning: loneliness affects healthTHE NSW Government is strengthening safety for women and children by expanding the Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service (IDFVS) to six new regional locations, giving ...
Read more about Domestic violence safety expandsTHE Salvation Army warns of a surge in children and women experiencing homelessness, with over 5,000 children under 14 seeking support and Homelessness Australia reporting a 20%...
Read more about Salvos warn of a worrying surgeTHE NSW Government is strengthening safety in NSW hospitality venues with tougher sanctions for venue owners, licensees and staff who fail to protect workers and patrons. New re...
Read more about More safety for hospitality venuesA UNSW and Black Dog Institute study has found a one-week intensive online CBT program can significantly reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder, which affects one in seven A...
Read more about Help for social anxiety sufferersTHE NSW Government will extend free vehicle entry to NSW national parks for all Commonwealth Veteran Card holders from July 2025. Previously limited to some DVA Gold Card holder...
Read more about Free park entry for veteran card holdersBENDIGO Bank is warning that scammers are increasingly targeting Australians aged 65 and over with fake term deposit schemes. Criminals impersonate legitimate financial institut...
Read more about Scams use fake terms deposit schemesAN Australian-first survey has revealed severe mental health impacts for people with Tourette syndrome and tic-related disorders, with half of affected children and almost three...
Read more about Mental health impact finally revealedUNIONS NSW is urging the NSW Government to fast-track reforms so medicinal cannabis is treated like other prescription medicines for drivers. Currently, legally prescribed patie...
Read more about Unions want medical cannabis reformTHE Salvation Army Emergency Services is urging Australians to prepare for a higher risk of natural disasters this summer, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting increased b...
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