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Pharmacists sieve out patients with incorrect penicillin allergy labels in fight against antimicrobial resistance: new study

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A team of Monash University researchers have successfully piloted an algorithm to identify incorrect penicillin allergy labels and educate patients presenting to community pharmacies.   Patients are often inappropriately labelled as allergic to penicillin because they’ve experienced common side effects such as nausea or headache, as opposed to a true immune-mediated penicillin allergy which impacts less … Continued

Monash expert: Victorian Government expands the conditions pharmacists can treat patients for in Victoria

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The Victorian Government has announced an $18 million investment to make the Victorian Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot (the Pilot) permanent and expand the conditions pharmacists can treat patients for in Victoria. Announced as part of the 2025-26 Budget, the expansion of healthcare services available in community pharmacies will now include treatment for 22 everyday health … Continued

The 2025 China Fuzhou International Investment Promotion Month sends a sincere invitation to the world

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FUZHOU, China, May 20, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On May 18, the 2025 China Fuzhou International Investment Promotion Month Launch Ceremony & the “Together for Prosperity in Fuzhou” Global Investment Promotion Conference was held in Fuzhou, Fujian. The event is co-sponsored by the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee, the Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government, and the Fujian Investment Promotion … Continued

Budget shows renting a key issue in lead up to 2026 election

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20 May 2025 Tenants Victoria, the State’s peak body for renting, says renting is a key issue for many voters as we head towards the next Victorian election.  Tenants Victoria CEO Jennifer Beveridge said today’s Victorian budget includes little new support for renters, and more is needed.  ‘In Victoria, 30 per cent of us are renters, … Continued

Embargo noon Tuesday: Landmark donation powers world-first endometriosis research institute at UNSW

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A $50 million philanthropic contribution will position Australia as a global leader in women’s health     A world-first initiative between members of the philanthropic Ainsworth family and UNSW Sydney is set to revolutionise endometriosis research, diagnosis, and treatment for millions of people suffering around the world.   Three generations of the Ainsworth family, led by Anna … Continued

First Nations’ land rights extinguished by Court in favour of multinational’s right to mine gas: Unions vow to back fight ‘whatever the cost’

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Today, the Native Title Tribunal cleared the way for multinational mining behemoth Santos to commence mining the Pilliga Forest for gas in the face of opposition from Traditional Owners, the Gomeroi people.   For nearly a decade Gomeroi Traditional Owners have repeatedly expressed serious concerns about the devastating cultural and environmental impact that Santos mining … Continued

RBA May Meeting: UNSW experts available to comment

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Today the Reserve Bank of Australia will meet to set the cash rate for the third time this year. The following UNSW experts are available to comment: Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, School of Economics, UNSW Business, is available to comment on any aspect of the RBA’s decision, including its economic impact. He can be reached … Continued

Too tired to plan, too busy to cook: meal planning decision fatigue impacting Aussie households

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Sydney, Australia, 20 May 2025 – Nearly two thirds (66%) of Australians surveyed report experiencing decision fatigue when it comes to their meal planning, including feeling overwhelmed or stressed by the process, claims new research from global nutrition and food tracking app, MyFitnessPal. While meal planning may be  a common weekly routine for most households … Continued