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‘We’re here to help’: WA GPs urge patients to reach out and improve their health and wellbeing

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 Western Australian GPs are encouraging patients to book an appointment with their regular doctor to  discuss ways to quit smoking or nicotine vaping and make positive lifestyle changes – including improving diet, increasing physical activity, and reducing alcohol or drug use.   The call comes following concerning reports that 76% of the state’s adults are “above … Continued

Brainwave study sheds light on cause of ‘hearing voices’

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A study of the way people process inner and outer speech is the first tangible evidence of a key theory about schizophrenia’s drivers. A new study led by psychologists from UNSW Sydney has provided the strongest evidence yet that auditory verbal hallucinations – or hearing voices – in schizophrenia may stem from a disruption in … Continued

SANE Recovery Community wins Gold in the 2025 Good Design Awards

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Standing testament to their incredible impact, SANE’s Recovery Community has been awarded Gold at the 2025 Good Design Awards in the Digital Design category. The prestigious award recognises SANE’s collaboration with design partners Colosl in redesigning SANE’s online community Forums, which first launched in 2014 to provide a safe space for Australians with complex mental … Continued

Public Hearing for Amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR)

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing on 23 October 2025 for its inquiry into the Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). This inquiry lapsed on 28 March 2025, with the prorogation of Parliament, and was re-referred to the Committee for continued consideration in the 48th Parliament. The inquiry will consider the amendments to … Continued

ASMOF welcomes transfer of Northern Beaches Hospital to public control

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ASMOF welcomes the decision to return Northern Beaches Hospital to public control. This outcome reflects years of consistent advocacy by doctors who have worked tirelessly to highlight the problems of the existing model and the need for a strong public health presence on the Northern Beaches. This transition represents a critical step forward in addressing … Continued

Nurses can help kids and families thrive

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Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association President Denise Lyons is today giving evidence to the Parliamentary inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative, highlighting how nurses can play a critical role in supporting kids and families to thrive.   “Far too often, it’s a post-code lottery, as a child’s access to early identification and intervention services … Continued

Community-focused research centre praised for uniting science and local knowledge to tackle climate change at end of Murray-Darling Basin

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Key Facts: Australian Government review praises CLLMM Research Centre’s community-focused approach to climate change research in the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth region Centre successfully integrates knowledge from communities, First Nations Peoples, scientists and managing agencies to address climate change challenges from its base in Goolwa, South Australia Centre’s operating model has built trust … Continued

Samsung Bioepis And Phrontline Announce a Global Strategic Partnership to Advance Best-in-Class Antibody-Drug Conjugate Therapeutics for Solid Tumors

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Samsung Bioepis and Phrontline will co-develop two investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) assets directed against targets expressed in a broad range of cancers Collaboration will add a new class of bispecific and dual-payload ADC therapeutics to Samsung Bioepis’ oncology portfolio Phrontline will be responsible for creating bispecific, dual-payload ADCs using its bispecific antibody and dual-linker payload … Continued

Nexsen Limited (ASX:NXN) Launches Clinical Trial for StrepSure® GBS Rapid Sensor aimed at Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Expectant Mothers

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21 October 2025 – Melbourne, Australia | Nexsen Limited (ASX:NXN), a nano-biotechnology company pioneering next-generation technology in point-of-care diagnostics, has announced the commencement of a pivotal clinical trial for its GBS Rapid Sensor, which is going to be marketed under the proprietary name StrepSure®.  The clinical trial marks a significant step in the validation of … Continued