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31 h. ago ‘Bashed, stabbed and spat at’: Violence in public hospitals on the rise

Queensland Health data shows rates of violence have almost doubled in Brisbane’s public hospitals in the last six years.

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33 h. ago Selfies can be a bit cringe, but here’s how to take a good one

An expert shares tips on the right lighting, make-up and poses, and what to do if it all gets too much.

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33 h. ago Fancy a brain boost? A dietitian recommends this popular sushi ingredient

Chef Vincent Lim shares his day on a plate.

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57 h. ago The great sperm mystery: How doctors hope to solve unexplained male infertility

Doctors have galvanised around the extraordinary fact that most male infertility cannot be explained.

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57 h. ago From slums to gentrification but the ‘magic’ on the street and political heart lives on

Fitzroy has long endured a tense tug of war between gentrification and a battle to hold on tightly to its creativity, multiculturalism, activism and live music scene.

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57 h. ago Patchy regulation in the freebirthing sector has put lives at risk

There is a role for doulas in supporting women during pregnancy and childbirth, but clarity on the limits of that role is essential.

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62 h. ago Fans pour out of Marvel and offer up a little cheeky dig at Oasis’ nemesis Blur

A bit of a cheeky dig at Oasis’ nemesis Blur at Southern Cross station after the Marvel Stadium concert.

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68 h. ago ‘My heart breaks’: Tributes to girl hit and killed by ute outside Sydney school

Floral tributes to the five-year-old have been left at the gate of her primary school in the city’s north-west, where she was struck while riding her scooter.

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3 d. ago Does it make a difference how you get your daily step quota? A new study says yes

A new, Australian-led study reveals a difference between the benefits of attaining steps through exercise ‘snacks’ and longer sessions. The findings have significant implications for those who are the least active.

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3 d. ago If this is the only way to be ‘well’ then I’ll take early death

Visitors flocked to this wellness festival seeking answers and looking for ways to optimise their health. I used to be one of them.

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4 d. ago ‘Here we go, lads’: The radiant life and tragic death of a beloved Gully boy

Those who knew and loved him best are struggling to piece together those final, tragic moments: the casual banter and practice – then the ball that changed everything.

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4 d. ago ‘We’ll notice the silence now’: Young cricketer dies after being struck in the neck by a ball

Ben Austin suffered catastrophic injuries when he was struck by a ball in the training nets on Tuesday. 

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4 d. ago Acclaimed photographer’s visual love letter to the frozen continent

Antarctica has owned Richard I’Anson’s heart – and lens – since his first visit to the continent in 2006.

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4 d. ago ‘Feels like my heart’s been ripped out’: Centre latest casualty of arts funding crunch

Short of the appearance of a white knight philanthropist anytime soon the Australian Design Centre is shutting its doors.

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4 d. ago Young Melbourne cricketer dies after being struck in the neck by a ball

Ben Austin suffered catastrophic injuries when he was struck by a ball in the training nets on Tuesday. 

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4 d. ago More health centre closures planned as calls to save cohealth grow

Another healthcare provider plans to shut sites, following cohealth’s announcement, with the Allan government facing growing pressure to do more to help the sector.

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4 d. ago At just $10, this scenic train journey is the bargain of the year

Launched last year, this coastal train trips affords terrific views of the sea and mountains – as long as you don’t mind a bit of chaos when boarding.

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5 d. ago Teen fighting for life after being struck on the neck before cricket match

The boy was treated by specialist paramedics at a Ferntree Gully oval after a cricket ball hit his neck.

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5 d. ago Macron’s daughter speaks out on fake claim her mother was born a man

A Paris court hears how claims the French first lady was born a man affected her health in the trial of 10 people, including an art gallery owner and an online fortune-teller, accused of harassment.

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