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Victorian Women’s Health Services seek ongoing commitment to evidence-based health promotion and primary prevention

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The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network acknowledges the recent announcement by the Victorian Government to abolish the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) as a standalone entity and absorb functions into the Department of Health.    For almost 40 years VicHealth has been a global leader in health promotion, setting an international standard for public health, built … Continued

Simple blood tests could help tailor treatment for aggressive breast cancer

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Key Facts: Blood tests detecting circulating tumour DNA could help guide treatment for triple negative breast cancer patients Absence of tumour DNA in blood tests linked to better patient outcomes and improved long-term survival Neo-N clinical trial explored combining immunotherapy with shorter chemotherapy duration for early-stage triple negative breast cancer Study involved 108 participants across … Continued

NSW Gov’s DV strategy has glaring omission

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The Public Service Association of NSW (PSA) has welcomed the aims of the NSW Government’s new strategy to address domestic and family violence perpetration, but has warned it will fail without tackling the privatised mess of frontline DV services.   The strategy, launched yesterday by Minister Jodie Harrison, is focused on disrupting perpetrators and holding … Continued

With the dangers that come with online dating, gaming, and digital business, Faceproof takes the fear out of every interaction.

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Key Facts: https://share.synthesia.io/04917377-3526-4699-8614-ab65bef89acb    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 10 December 2025 www.faceproof.ai —   https://share.synthesia.io/04917377-3526-4699-8614-ab65bef89acb  Brisbane, AU – Today marks the official launch of www.faceproof.ai, a powerful online identity-verification platform developed by former Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers. Designed to help users regain control over who they connect with online. Faceproof meets the moment as Australia … Continued

New Australian study shows devastating impact of coerced business debt

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A pioneering national study, conducted by a Monash University expert in collaboration with consumer advocates, has shed light on the hidden toll of coerced business debt, revealing how business structures are being weaponised to perpetrate financial abuse, resulting in long-term economic hardship.   The study – led by Associate Professor Vivien Chen of Monash Business … Continued

High demand, inadequate funding: report warns of mounting risk for victim survivors of family violence

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High demand and inadequate funding for specialist family violence services are resulting in workforce shortages and notable wait times for victim survivors seeking support, according to a new report released today by Safe and Equal. The findings, released as part of Safe and Equal’s 2025 Measuring Demand and Capacity Report, reveal that a quarter of surveyed services reported delays of one to 10 … Continued

Bec’s Christmas wish amid cancer treatment

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This Christmas, Bec’s wish is for her daughters to never face a breast cancer diagnosis like she has. “The only thing tougher than telling your kids you have breast cancer, is knowing they could get it, too,” Bec explains. The 43-year-old mum-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, when her youngest daughter Dottie was … Continued

New report uncovers perpetrator and victim perspectives on sexualised deepfake abuse

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First study of its kind to interview perpetrators of deepfake sexual abuse to examine motivations  Increased accessibility of AI tools is helping perpetrators create realistic and harmful nude and sexual imagery Education, tighter regulations on the marketing of AI tools and laws around creation and consumption of sexualised deepfake imagery may help combat this growing … Continued

Global study backs mandatory strength warm-ups for female athletes

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Routine strength exercise warm-ups should be mandated to reduce leg injuries in female athletes across all ages and levels of competitive sport, according to a new set of global recommendations co-led by La Trobe University, the University of Calgary and supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).   Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the Female, woman, girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) Consensus Statement offers 56 practical recommendations to reduce injury risk and improve safety.   The recommendations span policy reform, training, personal protective equipment, secondary prevention, implementation strategies and the … Continued

Here’s the funkiest way to save dollars on groceries – and support the farmers through this storm season

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Here’s the funkiest way to save dollars on groceries – and support the farmers through this storm season Cosmetically quirky, financially smart, environmentally fabulous   It’s no secret that Australians are feeling the pinch at the grocery checkout. Then, couple these rising prices with this mind-blowing fact: the average household wastes 4kg of food each … Continued