Bowel cancer diagnoses in Australians under 50 have surged by 41% in two decades, with the nation now having the world's highest rate for 25-49 year olds. Experts probe diet, gut bacteria, and screening gaps.
A NSW woman's rapid 10kg weight loss using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic highlights a hidden danger: muscle loss. New research warns exercise is not optional. Read her story.
Townsville's Mark 'Thommo' Thompson, a cancer survivor, has raised over $50,000 for research by completing the epic Mystery Box Rally. His story inspires community support for vital cancer research. Read his incredible journey.
Australian food regulators urge manufacturers to stop using nitrites and nitrates unnecessarily due to a possible cancer link. Learn which foods are affected and how to reduce your risk.
Queensland researchers begin human trials for IB409, a revolutionary drug derived from funnel web spider venom that could prevent cell death during heart attacks and strokes.
Townsville's vibrant Chicks in Pink fun run is back on July 28th, uniting the community to raise crucial funds for breast cancer research and support services. Join the sea of pink!
June 2025 in Canberra featured the opening of the Charles Bean Research Centre and a historic cold snap, with temperatures plunging to a record low of minus 7.6 degrees. See the capital's key moments.
Former Geelong footballer Damien Christensen opens up about his diagnosis of a rare appendix cancer and his ongoing recovery. Read his powerful story of resilience.
Channel 7's Lynette Bolton, wife of Swans legend Jude Bolton, shares her shock diagnosis and treatment journey with triple-negative breast cancer. Read her inspiring story of resilience.
CSIRO entomologist Keith Bayless hunts a rare fly, Clisa australis, from NSW caves to Canberra's bushland. Its rediscovery could unlock secrets to protect Australia's vital crops from pest species. Read the full story.
A Townsville father with terminal cancer vows to fight on after a promising clinical trial fails to deliver a cure. His story highlights the urgent need for new treatment options.
A new study reveals stark differences in cancer rates across Australia, with NSW bearing the highest burden. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and what experts say it means for healthcare.
The Turner family from Perth faces an unimaginable crisis after father Mick and 13-year-old daughter Maddie were both diagnosed with cancer in the same week. Read their heartbreaking story and how the community is rallying to help.
University of Newcastle research reveals mussels from Jervis Bay's pristine waters are exceptionally rich in a highly absorbable form of omega-3 fatty acids, highlighting a unique Australian superfood.
A Perth family's world shattered when their daughter's lingering foot pain was finally diagnosed as bone cancer. Days later, her father received his own devastating diagnosis. Read their heartbreaking story.
Four-year-old Tom from Gawler, battling leukaemia, shares his favourite cookie recipe to support the Camp Quality Christmas Appeal. Discover how his resilience and baking bring joy.
New research reveals Greenland's ice sheet is melting faster than predicted, threatening global sea level rise. Scientists urge immediate climate action to mitigate impacts.
A major expansion for St John of God Subiaco Hospital has been approved, adding a vital radiation oncology service. The new facility will save patients time and centralise cancer care in Perth.
The WA Road Safety Commission invests $200,000 in market research to understand risky driver behaviour. The findings aim to shape future road safety campaigns and reduce fatalities.
A groundbreaking Australian study reveals accelerated placental ageing may explain some stillbirths, offering new hope for prevention and earlier intervention strategies.
A former police officer and Canberra residents call for community support as Salvation Army research reveals one in five Australian parents fear their children will miss out on Christmas presents due to financial stress.
The Trump administration is firing over 1,100 scientists and dismantling a premier climate research institute, removing references to human-caused climate change from official websites. This analysis explores the political motives behind the attack on sci
Melbourne researchers discover the TAK1 gene shields cancer cells from immune attack. The breakthrough, published in Cell Reports, could lead to more effective immunotherapy drugs for melanoma and other cancers.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, secures hundreds of millions in new funding to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges. Discover how this investment will shape our future.
The Albanese government injects $233 million into CSIRO to safeguard critical research in AI, climate resilience, and minerals, despite 350 jobs still set to be axed. Read the full budget update.
A new $10 raffle offers a $50,000 gold bullion prize to fund vital melanoma research and free mobile skin checks across Australia, where one person dies every six hours.
A $50 million investment will establish a new Cairns Hospital Integrated Cancer Centre, boosting regional care and tackling the Far North's high cancer rates. Learn about the life-saving upgrade.
Murdoch University research reveals REM sleep behaviour disorder could be an early warning sign for Parkinson's, enabling proactive intervention years before diagnosis.
Professor Joshua Davis wins HMRI Research Excellence Award for landmark work on staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections, improving global patient outcomes. Read about the Newcastle-based breakthrough.
A landmark French study of 28.6 million people shows Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines reduce death risk by 74% long-term. Discover the compelling safety data.