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Movers & Shakers: Australia’s first female national security chief
Mr Shearer goes to Japan, NZ boots visiting justice, cyber ambassador appointed, infrastructure leaders join NZ agencies. Senior Executive Service Band 2 Brian Schumacher has been promoted to first assistant secretary for digital transformation...
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ASX Quarterly Health Wrap: Lumos lands US$317m deal as ReNerve and Vitrafy hit key milestones
Lumos is off to a strong start for FY26, inking a lucrative distribution deal for FebriDx during Q1. Pic: Getty Images Lumos inks US distribution deal valued up to US$317 million in Q1 FY26 for its point-of-care test FebriDx to distinguish between...
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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...
'Can spread easily': Fears deadly bird flu has reached Australian territory
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Scientists have detected signs the deadly H5 bird flu strain may have reached one of Australia's sub-Antarctic islands, raising fears it could spread to Australia, with the agriculture minister saying the country is "as prepared as we can be" for...
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Playgrounds launched at four schools to promote child health
The Tonga Health Promotion Foundation (Tonga Health) has officially handed over four new playgrounds to schools in Tongatapu to promote active living and fight non-communicable diseases. The playgrounds, funded by the Australian government, were...
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QLD Court Hears Claims Of ‘Unlawful’ Ban On Trans Youth Healthcare
The Queensland Supreme Court has heard arguments that the state government’s temporary ban on gender affirming healthcare for trans youth may be unlawful. It follows claims of “political interference” and a failure to properly consult health...
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'Hell of a lot of stress': A-League mental health concerns revealed
A-League footballers are struggling with their mental health, substance abuse and job security, according to a report from Professional Footballers Australia (PFA). The report shows 66 per cent of female players and 43 per cent of male players...
Owner: Australian Government
Soul Origin launches first-ever drive-thru in Victoria, serving fresh and healthy food on-the-go
If you’re tired of limited on-the-go options and crave a healthier lunchtime snack, you’re in luck. Australia’s favourite fresh food brand, Soul Origin, has just launched their first-ever drive-thru, located in Epping, Victoria. Offering the same...
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‘It’s unconscionable to leave these patients behind’: GPs urgently call on the Victorian Government to save vital health services
Royal Australian College of GPs GPs are stepping up calls to save cohealth clinics, several of which are set to close their doors for good, leaving some of Melbourne’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged patients out in the cold. This afternoon,...
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Sia and estranged husband hurl drug addiction and child porn allegations at each other in nasty custody battle: docs
Sia and her estranged husband, Dan Bernard, are hurling jaw-dropping allegations at each other in a nasty battle over custody of their child. In court documents obtained by TMZ on Tuesday, Bernard requested sole custody of their 1-year-old son,...
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Funding Provided To 51 Community Groups
This year, 51 community organisations have been awarded funding through Knox City Council’s Community Development Fund, with a total of $373,512.10 allocated to support a wide variety of initiatives across the municipality. The funded projects...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia
Awqaf Abu Dhabi Explores Global Best Practices in Endowment Management During Australia Mission
Abu Dhabi, UAE; October, 2025: The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) has successfully concluded a high-level mission to Australia, advancing its mandate to reshape endowment management through innovative, future-focused...
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Juggernaut on knife’s edge; truth behind drastic trade shake-up — Every club’s Burning Question
It’s off-season mode now for all 18 clubs as planning for 2026 and beyond begins. Every team faces it’s own unique set of circumstances. From those in flag contention, to others trying to make noise or setting themselves on the right path. And...
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The Australians dying young at the edge of the system
(Unsplash/Kylie De Guia) More Australians are dying while facing homelessness – and they’re dying younger, often in their 30s to early 50s, according to new data. Source: SBS News. Some 14,000 people accessing specialist homelessness services –...
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Virus outbreak deepens rift over return of Spix’s macaw to Brazil
The reintroduction of the Spix’s macaw in Brazil’s Caatinga shrubland faces a health crisis: seven birds have tested positive for circovirus, a highly contagious, potentially fatal disease with no known cure. The outbreak threatens to undermine...
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Queensland puberty blocker ban is back just hours after it was ruled unlawful
On Tuesday Queensland’s Supreme Court ruled that the ban on treating transgender youth with puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones was unlawful in the way it had been rolled out. Families of young transgender people celebrated and activists...
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New and vital research findings about global health financing
BY Ian Anderson Four important reports were published in July that shed new light on trends in international development assistance for health (DAH) — bilateral and multilateral aid financing specifically to the health sectors of developing...
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Andhra IT Minister eye tech, tourism, health partnerships in Australia tour
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The Pioneer
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Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh concluded his fifth day in Australia by advancing collaborations in technology, tourism, healthcare, and skill development, TDP said on Thursday. The IT Minister invited Bupa company to establish a Global...
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