Fish bones and scorching hair: new research shows how Aboriginal people fought smallpox
Heidi Norman, UNSW Sydney and Nicholas Pitt, UNSW Sydney As Aboriginal nations mounted a series of coordinated and…
Gap widens as vaccination rates slip
Spreading the message With Australia’s flu season now underway, vaccination remains the most effective prevention for severe illness…
Surfing Lizard Cafe sparks online discussion after customer asks for drink refund three weeks later
A café south of Perth sparked discussion online this week after a customer asked for a refund for…
our modern obsession with ‘wellness’ is driven by ancient instincts
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If you’ve spent even a little time on social media in…
Poverty in Australia increases to 1 in 7 people: new report
The number of people living in poverty in Australia has increased to 1 in 7, according to a…
Teachers’ depression, anxiety and stress at three times the national norm: new study
Causes of mental health issues The research also found that workload manageability was a key factor influencing teachers’ mental health.…