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Join Craig Reucassel and a host of panellists as they dive deep into the impact of plastics on our oceans.

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On August 14, the Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to present its second talk in its Big Blue Ideas series, Plastic – The Final Straw? Join TV Host and comedian Craig Reucassel, oceanographer and startup co-founder Dr Julia Reisser, youth ocean and climate champion Kal Glanznig and BehaviourWorks Senior Researcher Jennifer Macklin for an … Continued

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Annual Business Expo Hosted by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Women’s Auxiliary

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The Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia is proud to present its highly anticipated Annual Business Expo on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, at 45 Hollinsworth Road, Marsden Park. This inspiring event serves as a vibrant platform for women-led small businesses to showcase their products, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and grow their customer networks. … Continued

Australia performs well in landmark OECD survey on chronic conditions

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17 July 2025 Australia is managing chronic conditions well compared to other countries, according to a ground-breaking international survey of patients on their health outcomes and experiences with GP practices. Australia performed better or close to the OECD average in 10 health areas measured. We ranked in the top 5 countries in 4 areas: quality … Continued

New $7 million research initiative to help tackle early-onset cancer

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The Albanese Government has launched the Cancer Australia Research Initiative (CARI), a bold new program aimed at addressing emerging needs in cancer research. The program commits $7 million over three years to fund research into early-onset cancers. Early-onset cancer refers to cancers that are diagnosed in younger adults, typically between the ages of 20 and 49. … Continued

‘Nothing in town other than us’: rural pharmacists’ role in oral health

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Pharmacists are stepping in as frontline providers of oral healthcare advice in rural Victorian towns without dental practitioners, offering oral hygiene advice, managing dental pain inquiries and promoting preventative care, according to a new study by La Trobe University. Eleven rural pharmacists shouldering health responsibilities far beyond traditional dispensing roles participated in the study, which … Continued

TGA APPROVES LIFE SAVING TECHNOLOGY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES

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*** VIDEO/AUDIO grabs available here Australia should follow the UK’s lead in supporting mums-to-be with Type 1 diabetes, said leading health technology developer Ypsomed, to ensure the best possible health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies.   In an Australian first, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the Ypsomed mylife Loop system for use … Continued

Vaping more effective at helping socially disadvantaged people quit smoking compared to nicotine gum or lozenges, major clinical trial shows

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Vapes containing nicotine are a more effective quit-smoking aid than nicotine lozenges and gum among adults experiencing social disadvantage, who typically have a harder time quitting than others, according to results from a landmark clinical trial. Australia has one of the lowest smoking rates globally – currently, 8.8% of adults are daily smokers – however, … Continued