Health
Not fracking good enough
The controversial process of fracking has had both its supporters and protesters over the years, and now its decision time......
6 babies killed by syphilis – yet STI programs cut in NT
Child abuse only contributes “a handful of cases” to the high rates of STIs in our Indigenous communities. Some of......
PrEP introduced in the PBS: Is HIV losing the battle?
From the 1 April, the pre-exposure prophylaxis pill (better known as PrEP) will be part of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme......
High Indigenous cancer rates connected to stigma and limited access to services
An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report shows differentiation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians......
Improving education for our Indigenous children
A report by the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth found year 12 retention is growing rapidly among indigenous students.......
1 in 6 women have suffered from intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence causes more illness, disability and deaths than any other risk factor for women aged 25 to 44.......
Biosecurity Threat Alerts Slow to Surface
With a horrific outbreak of the listeria bacteria in rockmelons in New South Wales, Shadow Minister for Health, Walt Secord,......
An International issue: sex ed call for students
New studies released by the University of Adelaide have shown a staggering amount of unwanted pregnancies and STI’s in international......
Alcohol tax announced in the NT
The Northern Territory Government has announced the N.T will become the first Australian jurisdiction to put a floor price on......
A disease we should not forget
Dementia: though most of us would know of it, very little actually know much about it. Its presence in Australia has been......