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Box Rallies reaches $50 million fundraising milestone for Cancer Council partnership, fuelling groundbreaking cancer research across Australia

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The Box Rallies community (Shitbox Rally, Mystery Box Rally and Lunchbox Rally) proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement: raising over $50 million for cancer research, with 100% of funds going to Cancer Council. Box Rallies ongoing partnership with Cancer Council, one of the largest non-government funders of cancer research in Australia, plays a crucial role in making a … Continued

Celebrating a Century and More: Rev. Bill Morgan Turns 109!

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In a remarkable milestone that few ever reach, Rev. Bill Morgan (born William Morgan) a beloved resident of Cumberland View Aged Care in Wheelers Hill, is celebrating his 109th birthday this Wednesday 23 October.  A true testament to a life well-lived, Bill has witnessed over a century of history, embodying resilience, wisdom, and grace whilst … Continued

GPs in training hone vital rural emergency skills

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From snakebites to quad bike rollovers, all sorts of emergencies will play out in front of dozens of GPs in training in an isolated NSW community this Wednesday (October 16).   Thankfully, all the scenarios on a working farm on the outskirts of Dubbo will be simulations as part of a collaboration between The Royal Australian … Continued

Cookie Diet announces the launch of new Four-Week Program

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Australia’s most convenient diet revealed: These famous weight-loss cookies make it easy to shred kilos AND there’s a money-back guarantee. SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dr Siegal’s famous Cookie Diet emerged as a revolutionary approach to weight loss in 1975 and has since gone on to captivate the globe. With over 20 … Continued

LTR Pharma (ASX:LTP) SPONTAN® Achieves 470% Faster Absorption in Completed Pivotal Study

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Sydney, Australia – 14 October 2024 – LTR Pharma Limited (ASX: LTP) (“LTR Pharma” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the pivotal clinical study for SPONTAN®, the Company’s novel intranasal formulation of vardenafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The study’s pharmacokinetic and safety data demonstrate SPONTAN’s rapid onset … Continued

Vaccine Wastage Costs Australia Over $22 Million Each Year – A Breakthrough Solution Emerges

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The Australian Government spends approximately $446 million per year buying vaccines for the National Immunisation Program Schedule (NIP) – but approximately $22.3 million is lost annually due to cold-chain breaches, according to figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Cold-chain breaches occur when the recommended storage temperature range of between 2°C and 5°C degrees for … Continued

1 in 4 infant and toddler supermarket foods fail WHO nutrition guidelines

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Ready-made foods for infants and toddlers bought in pouches and boxes in Australian supermarkets fall dismally short of nutrient, labelling and marketing requirements set out by the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a new Monash University study. The study found that less than one quarter (23 per cent) of food products specifically promoted as … Continued

Increasing demand puts palliative care workforce wellbeing at risk

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To coincide with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (12 October), Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has released the first findings from our recent national workforce survey. These insights are based on the 1400 responses received to the ‘Survey of the National Palliative Care Workforce Across Health and Age Care Settings’ which was conducted between May … Continued