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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/12/2025
- 11:15
When dry eyes affect the mind. How eye comfort shapes mental health
After a long day in front of a screen, many Australians know the feeling of eyes burning, watering, and blurring until even the drive home feels like a challenge. For DrShaina Zheng, an optometrist at Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach, these moments are far more than minor irritations; they’re windows into how deeply Dry Eye Disease can affect everyday life. “Persistent eye discomfort can make daily activities, such as driving or reading, more challenging,” she says. “Maintaining comfortable vision isn’t only about clarity, it also plays a role in overall wellbeing.” Dry Eye Disease affects millions worldwide yet remains one of…
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- General News, Women
- 01/12/2025
- 10:44
Here’s the funkiest way to save dollars on groceries – and support the farmers through this storm season
Here’s the funkiest way to save dollars on groceries – and support the farmers through this storm season Cosmetically quirky, financially smart, environmentally fabulous…
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- Government Federal, Mental Health
- 01/12/2025
- 10:35
Gen Z suicide figures shows urgent need for a Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Gen Z suicide figures shows urgent need for a Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Australians for Mental Health is urging the federal government to appoint a dedicated Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, after new research revealed younger Australians are more likely to report suicidal thoughts, self harm and suicide attempts than older generations. A landmark study from the University of Melbourne of more than 14,000 Australians has found people aged between 16-25 were more likely than their older counterparts to report suicidal thoughts, self harm and suicide attempts and that…
- Government VIC
- 01/12/2025
- 10:15
NEW REGULATIONS START TODAY TO PROTECT WORKERS
Regulations supporting workers’ rights to a psychologically safe and healthy workplace are now in place across Victoria. Deputy Premier and Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC Ben Carroll today announced new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 commence today for all Victorian employers. The regulations deliver on the Allan Labor Government’s commitment to protect workers from psychosocial hazards in Victorian workplaces and provide greater clarity for employers on their obligations to identify and control risks associated with psychosocial hazards, just as they do for physical hazards. Psychosocial hazards, such as bullying, sexual harassment, aggression or violence, and exposure…
- Community, Environment
- 01/12/2025
- 10:14
Happy 8th birthday to Return and Earn
Return and Earn today celebrates eight years of rewarding NSW communities for recycling and making a positive impact. An astounding 14.7 billion drink containers…
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- Environment, General News
- 01/12/2025
- 10:00
BIG BUCKING NEWS: PBR AUSTRALIA announces huge program for 2026
Key Facts: WHERE AND WHEN TO SEE AUSTRALIA’S BEST BULL RIDERS IN 2026 All event detail can be found here: Schedule—The Professional Bull Riders…
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- General News
- 01/12/2025
- 10:00
Design failures make smart cars a new weapon for violent partners
Design failures make smart cars a new weapon for violent partners eSafety is urging Australians to understand how smart car features can be misused to monitor, track and intimidate women experiencing domestic and family violence. eSafety is raising the alarm of this emerging harm after receiving reports from frontline workers via its Technology-Facilitated Abuse Support Service; a dedicated phone-based service and online hub for frontline workers seeking advice on how to apply safety planning to digital devices. “More Australians are buying cars that can connect to the internet and other smart devices, but domestic violence abusers can exploit these modern…
- Environment
- 01/12/2025
- 09:59
LICENCE TO SPRAY: EPA KICKS OFF NORTHWEST PESTICIDES CAMPAIGN
NSW pesticide users are being urged to make sure they have the relevant licences and training ahead of a new compliance campaign kicking off in the northwest of the state. As spray season kicks off this summer, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will be checking if commercial pesticides applicators are licenced in Moree, Walgett, Narrabri, Brewarrina, Warren, Coonamble, Gilgandra, Gunnedah and surrounding areas. NSW EPA Director of Operations Scott Kidd said the EPA had received tip-offs about an increasing number of unlicenced operators spraying pesticides and herbicides across the state. “We know how important pesticides and herbicides are for…
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- Legal
- 01/12/2025
- 09:57
Know your rights with the free Legal Aid NSW seniors diary
Seniors looking for help with legal problems will be able to find it from Legal Aid NSW’s free 2026 Legal topics forseniorsdiary. The much-anticipated…
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