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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Buruli Ulcer: A New Hotspot in Batemans Bay

Have you heard about Buruli ulcer? It's a nasty skin infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium ulcerans. Recently, two people in Batemans Bay, New South Wales, picked up this infection locally. This is a big deal because Batemans Bay is only the second place in the state where people have

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Dec 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

CJ 4DPLEX Brings Immersive Cinema Experiences to Australia and Taiwan

CJ 4DPLEX, a cinema technology company from Seoul, is boosting its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. They've teamed up with Event Cinemas in Australia and Showtime Cinemas in Taiwan to offer exciting new movie experiences. In Australia, three new 4DX theaters will open by Christmas 2024, with one

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Dec 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Boxer Liam Paro Picks Fictional Croc Dundee Over Real Stars

Australian boxer Liam Paro, who took the boxing world by storm by defeating Subriel Matias and winning the IBF Super Lightweight championship, recently faced an interesting challenge. Before his title defense against Richardson Hitchins, DAZN Sports asked him to rank his top 5 Australian celebrities

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Teens and Alcohol: A Different Approach in Australia

Australian communities are tackling teen alcohol use in a new way, inspired by a program from the USA called Communities That Care (CTC). This program focuses on making it tougher for teens to access alcohol and changing their habits. The Australian trial has seen some promising results, such as few

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Boosting Solar Power: How Australian Subsidies Drive Residential Solar Adoption

Australia is no stranger to leading the way in residential solar energy adoption, thanks to incentives like the Feed-in Tariff and the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme. But what's the real impact of these policies on home solar installations? Let's dive in! We looked at data from July 2009 to Ju

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Gearing Up Aussie Nurse Grads for Mental Health

Ever thought about how Australian nursing students get ready for mental health jobs? A recent study, following a method called PRISMA-ScR, found 31 studies conducted in English between 2000 and 2023. What do these studies say? They reveal that well-structured clinical placements can reduce the stigm

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Australia to Limit Kids' Social Media Access at 16

You might be surprised to learn that the Australian government wants to ban kids under 16 from using social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thinks social media is harming kids, so he wants a new law. This law, to be discussed in Parliament starting November 18, would make it tough for kids un

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Nov 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Emperor Penguin's Unusual Journey Lands Him on Australian Beach

Imagine the surprise when a massive emperor penguin, typically found in the icy regions of Antarctica, was spotted on a tourist beach in Denmark, Australia. This is around 3, 500 kilometers north of its usual home. The penguin, a male, was in poor health when discovered on November 1. Belinda Cannel

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Australia's Age Verification: A New Social Media Challenge

Imagine this: Australia is considering a new rule that would require teens to prove their age before they can use social media apps. The government believes this could keep kids safer online, but there are questions about how effective it will be. Companies have a year to figure out how to verify us

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Australia's Digital Health Hub: Control Your Data!

Think of it as a digital wallet for your health records. My Health Record, managed by the Australian Government, lets you keep your medical details safe online. No more scattered notes or memory lapses. It’s all there, at your fingertips – from your medications to allergies and test results. You cal

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