34 h. ago Why a fake treatment might cure your flu and which ones to avoid

Whether your preferred cold remedy is lemon and honey tea, eucalyptus rubs, chicken soup or vitamin C, they probably shouldn’t work. So how are they producing real effects?

Politics

34 h. ago Got the flu? Why a fake treatment might be your cure and which ones to avoid

Whether your preferred cold remedy is lemon and honey tea, eucalyptus rubs, chicken soup or vitamin C, they probably shouldn’t work. So how are they producing real effects?

Politics

3 d. ago Fatima was left for hours in extreme pain awaiting treatment. She almost lost her ovary

Complex medical cases are being missed in Australia’s emergency departments, resulting in agonising pain, traumatising surgeries and infertility.

Events

5 d. ago With just one dish on the menu, this Sydney restaurant is a cure for decision fatigue

No choice = no decisions = no stress. It’s liberating.

Politics

5 d. ago Brisbane news live: Queensland flu cases highest of year | Accused wife killer to answer curfew

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6 d. ago The 24 common scams and traps travellers fall for (and how to avoid them)

I paid $40 for something that should cost $4. Traps that await you in the world are many and varied – and even seasoned travellers like me can fall for them.

Politics

6 d. ago Authors ditch Bendigo Writers Festival over freedom of speech concerns

The festival’s code of conduct says speakers must “avoid language or topics that could be considered inflammatory, divisive, or disrespectful”

Culture

7 d. ago WA news LIVE: Fake gun law videos emerge online as WA police minister makes plea for bill to pass

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Events

8 d. ago Queensland premier, deputy won’t reveal if they’ve had flu jab

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie have declined to say if they have had this year’s flu vaccination.

Politics

8 d. ago Most parents skip the flu jab for their children. Is that a bad idea?

The flu vaccine is so strongly recommended for children under five, the government makes it free. So why are vaccination rates against the flu declining?

Society

8 d. ago 'Mini hearts' offsetting side effects of breast cancer treatment

More women are surviving breast cancer with the help of advances in technology. But there can be a trade off the potential for the life saving treatments to damage the heart.

Politics

8 d. ago Brisbane news live: Story Bridge Palestine march rejected by police | Bleijie echoes premier’s refusal to admit whether he had jab | Fireworks explode into crowd at Brisbane carnival

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Events

8 d. ago Divots, fines and injuries: Why Souths fans should avoid storming field if Johnston breaks record

Alex Johnston is a chance to break Ken Irvine’s try-scoring record on Saturday. Souths fans should avoid storming the Allianz Stadium pitch – for their own safety.

Events

8 d. ago ‘Not going to force people’: Bleijie OK with country’s worst flu jab rate

After Premier David Crisafulli’s refusal to say if he had personally had the vaccine, Bleijie echoed the comments it was “between me and my GP” – but went further.

Politics

8 d. ago Brisbane news live: Bleijie echoes premier’s refusal to admit whether he had jab | Why were flu vaccinations axed at the Ekka? | Fireworks explode into crowd at Brisbane carnival

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Events

8 d. ago Brisbane news live: Why were flu vaccinations axed at the Ekka? | Fireworks explode into crowd at Brisbane carnival | 50¢ steam train rides chug into Brisbane

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Society

8 d. ago Brisbane news live: Why were flu vaccinations axed at the Ekka?

For today’s latest news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

Science

9 d. ago Luciana and Mario want to dance into old age at home and avoid aged care

A new documentary is exploring the complicated issue of ageing and the determination of some people to continue living independently.

Politics

1 week ago Sometimes, a fake pill can make us feel better. Science is starting to reveal why

How can sham treatments make us feel better or worse? Fascinating research is studying the placebo effect and its negative cousin, the nocebo.

Science

1 week ago ‘Happy, kind’ girl, 6, dies of flu after being discharged twice from Sydney hospital

An investigation has been launched into the death of the girl from the northern beaches, who was treated at the Sydney Children’s Hospital.

Science