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Brock University researcher explores Black health and wellness through sport
When Janelle Joseph began her journey as a kinesiology student, she noticed a glaring gap in the field: a lack of attention to how race, culture and systemic barriers shape access to health and sport. Now, as Brock University’s newest Tier 1...
McDonald's Australia surprises customers with new menu items after massive spike in demand
A highly-requested McDonald's Australia item will soon be officially added to the nationwide menu. Following huge fan demand after a trial release earlier in the year, the viral sensation McCafe Matcha range will soon be stocked at Macca's stores...
Sports News | Irfan Pathan Questions India's Decision to Leave out Kuldeep Yadav, Praises Australia's Cooper Connolly
Adelaide [Australia], October 23 (ANI): Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed his disappointment after India opted to leave out left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the must-win ODI against Australia in Adelaide. India's bowling...
Australian battery recycling hopeful raises cash to beef up operations
A battery recycling company has raised cash to sort out a supply chain bottleneck in Victoria, but talks are still underway to match a federal grant offered in February. ASX-listed Livium raised $4.5 million from investors last week at the mini...
Sparke Helmore appoints specialty lines partner
Sophie Pennington has joined Sparke Helmore as a partner in its specialty lines insurance team. Ms Pennington specialises in health law and has previously worked as head of medical defence and services at medical defence mutual Avant. She has...
The new cabin class system coming for Australia’s aged care
There’s a quiet divide about to unfold in aged care homes across Australia – and it looks a lot like boarding a plane. Some residents will move to the pointy end, getting the first-class experience of higher quality meals, more enriched lifestyle...
Early intervention key to hearing health
Hearing loss is not just a normal part of ageing, Hearing Australia principal audiologist Emma Scanlan tells Australian Ageing Agenda – and it should not be accepted as such. Around 70 per cent of older Australians aged 70 and over are facing...
Alleged victim of mysterious Chinese heiress claims he has been SILENCED as details emerge about the crash that shocked Australia
The chauffeur whose Mercedes was destroyed in a crash with a $1.5million Rolls-Royce allegedly driven by a mysterious Chinese heiress says he has been gagged from talking about what happened. George Plassaras suffered catastrophic injuries when...
Lidia Thorpe refers NT attorney general to anti-corruption watchdog – as it happened
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned today, Wednesday 22 OctoberThat’s all for now, here’s what we covered today: The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, walked back her calls for the Australian...
Sports News | Connolly, Short Fifties Take Australia to Series Win over India, Seal 2nd ODI
Adelaide [Australia], October 23 (ANI): Half-centuries from Matt Short and Cooper Connolly helped Australia secure a series win over India at home, beating the Men in Blue by two wickets at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. With this win, Australia is...
Final week of NSW Health Knockout Challenge
What an incredible 10 weeks it has been! We celebrated last day of Term at the Youth Centre with making our own health pizza’s, youth who completed the 10 weeks received a certificate and a season pass to the pool and we finished off the day with...
Make Bored of Lunch’s healthy air fryer meals your Friday-night fakeaway
Bestselling cookbook author Nathan Anthony, AKA Bored of Lunch, is back with 100 new fakeaway recipes – and they are all healthy! Designed to be cooked in an air fryer or slow cooker, the recipes cover everything from picky tea options – think...
HCM Summit opens with rallying call for fitness to take the lead in wellness and lifestyle
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit in London this morning with an inspiring talk about consumer testing and the opportunities in this space.“People don’t feel well and are looking...
Elements of Byron recognised for excellence in wellness
Elements of Byron Elements of Byron has been crowned Best Hotel or Resort Focused on Wellness at the 2025 Spa & Wellness Awards. A media release said the resort triumphed ‘over other renowned luxury destinations such as Qualia and Kokomo Private...
Adam Zampa Surpasses Steve Waugh To Become Seventh-Highest Wicket-Taker for Australia in ODIs, Achieves Feat During IND vs AUS 2nd ODI 2025 Match
Mumbai, October 23: Australia's spin sensation Adam Zampa has etched his name in history as he jumps over former Australian skipper Steve Waugh to become the 7th-highest wicket-taker for Australia in ODIs. He achieved this feat in his recent...
Kingswood Capital Management to Acquire Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Los Angeles-based Kingswood Capital Management, LP has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of essential medical products, from CD&R. Drive’s existing...
Peter Sutton on Captain Charles Sturt
There are locally a number of memorial cairns that commemorate the Australian explorer Captain Charles Sturt. These can be found in Cobram, Mulwala and other communities throughout the states of NSW, Victoria and South Australia. This is because...
Same Snake, Different Oil: Wellness Influencers and the Rise of Health Misinformation
I haven't had a consistent primary care doctor since I turned 18 and moved on from the pediatrician I'd seen since birth. Though I get a yearly physical, it's typically with a new doctor every time, depending on my location, who's available, my...
Australian food influencer dies after giving birth to her son at home following rare complication
Australian wellness influencer Stacey Hatfield, known for her platform Natural Spoonfuls where she promoted toxin-free living and natural foods, has died shortly after giving birth to her baby boy. Her husband, Nathan Warnecke, shared the...
How an Aussie supergrain can boost gut health and elderly nutrition
Developed by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), BARLEYMAX is described as a “super barley grain” rich in prebiotics and protein. It won Ingredient of the Year for Microbiome Modulation at the...