Experts Question Folic Acid Autism Risk Reduction Claims
Australian health experts raise concerns about research claiming folic acid and multivitamins reduce autism risk. Learn why caution is advised for pregnant women.
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Solving Australia's regional healthcare crisis
Australia's regional healthcare crisis sees life expectancy gaps of 7 years. Discover how universities and government can collaborate to train local doctors for regional communities.
Canberra's first private emergency department opens 2026
Canberra's first private emergency department is set to open in March 2026, offering no wait times and fast scans. Learn how this doctor-led project aims to ease pressure on public hospitals.
Geelong Hospital Sued Over Catheter Death Negligence
University Hospital Geelong faces legal action after a woman died from alleged catheter perforation. Family seeks justice for medical negligence that cost a life.
Albion Park dad fights cancer to save family home
Paul Redding, 33, battles kidney cancer while fighting to keep his Albion Park home and be there for his three young children. His family faces financial crisis during recovery.
CSIRO confirms plans to slash up to 350 jobs
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 job cuts following 818 positions eliminated over past two years. Public sector union calls for government intervention.
Geelong names 12 doctors in concussion class action
Geelong Football Club has dragged 12 former doctors into concussion lawsuit as medical experts warn about working in AFL. Nearly 100 players involved in billion-dollar case.
Peter Klinken Enters WA Science Hall of Fame
WA's longest-serving chief scientist Prof Peter Klinken earns Hall of Fame induction for his transformative contributions to medical research and science advocacy.
QLD baby saved after crash in miracle rescue mission
A 10-week-old baby was miraculously saved by LifeFlight after a serious car crash in Queensland. Discover how the rescue crew flew 350km to get him the urgent care he needed.
Townsville Baby Sets Australian Premature Survival Record
Meet Stevie O'Reilly, born at 21 weeks in Townsville, now Australia's most premature surviving baby. Discover her incredible journey and medical breakthrough.
15,000 bugs in Canberra protect Australian farms
A massive collection of 15,000 Mediterranean insects has arrived at CSIRO's Canberra facility to boost biosecurity and protect Australia's billion-dollar agriculture industry from foreign pests.
UOW pushes ahead with $250M seniors living development
University of Wollongong proceeds with $250 million Health and Wellbeing Precinct despite staff concerns after recent job cuts. Project includes aged care, childcare and research facilities.
The Growing Crisis of Trust in Experts
Australians are losing trust in experts while misinformation spreads. Learn why critical thinking and personal research are essential in today's information age.
Illawarra's Global Fight Against MND Continues
How Professor Justin Yerbury's legacy inspires Wollongong researchers in their global battle against motor neurone disease. Discover the groundbreaking work continuing at UOW.
Perth dad defies brain cancer odds for family walk
Myles Fleay, diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer at 26, defies 15-month prognosis. Six years on, he's walking with his family in Perth's Walk4BrainCancer, advocating for vital research.
Dementia Now Australia's Leading Cause of Death
ABS data reveals dementia is now Australia's biggest killer, accounting for 9.4% of all deaths. Learn about the impact on families and the healthcare system.
35 Years of WA Research Transforming Children's Health
For 35 years, The Kids Research Institute Australia has pioneered child health breakthroughs in Perth, from diabetes care to RSV vaccines and autism support. Discover how their world-class research is creating healthier futures for children globally.
Perth Man's 51-Year Prosthetic Heart Valve Record
Garry Slater makes Australian medical history with 51 years of living with the same prosthetic heart valve. Discover his incredible journey and medical breakthrough.
Hunter diabetes crisis hits 90,000 amid epidemic
Hunter New England faces a diabetes emergency with 90,000 cases. Experts advocate telehealth solutions and new medications to combat what's called humanity's biggest epidemic.
Autism Research: Early Intervention Reshapes Brain
Groundbreaking autism research presented in Perth shows early intervention can reshape children's brains. Discover how timely diagnosis transforms outcomes.
Hunter students get a taste of medical research at HMRI
Year 10 and 11 students from Hunter schools spent a day at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, gaining hands-on experience in labs and designing their own medical experiments. Discover how this initiative is inspiring the next generation of scientists.
ASIC sues firms over Shield, First Guardian collapses
ASIC launches new lawsuits against advice firms and a research house over the collapse of Shield and First Guardian funds, alleging failures that cost investors millions.
Kids Research Institute 35th Anniversary Exhibition
The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrates 35 years with a new exhibition showcasing medical breakthroughs for children's health. Open at Central Park until Nov 21.
Adelaide firm's PPE pivot leads to major success
Discover how the Detmold Group's rapid pandemic pivot created one of the southern hemisphere's largest medical mask operations, producing 145 million masks.
Wollongong's world-first MND treatment breakthrough
University of Wollongong scientists unveil world-first motor neurone disease treatment tool, fulfilling Professor Justin Yerbury's vision. This breakthrough could transform MND care globally.
Greyhound races fuel brain cancer research funds
Maitland Greyhound Stadium's charity race day delivers significant boost to Mark Hughes Foundation, supporting crucial brain cancer research and patient care across Australia.
WA Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms Hospital Emergency Depts
Shocking new report reveals Western Australia's mental health system is failing, with desperate patients flooding emergency departments due to critical gaps in community care services.
Newcastle Dad's Prostate Cancer Trial Success
Will Creevey's prostate cancer journey takes an incredible turn with groundbreaking Enzarad trial success. Discover how this Newcastle father defied the odds and found new hope in Australian medical research.
ACT Tribunal upholds suspension of renal specialist Dr Falk
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has confirmed the suspension of prominent Canberra renal physician Dr Michael Falk, citing serious concerns about his fitness to practice medicine. The decision follows a lengthy investigation into multiple patien
Great Barrier Reef's spectacular coral spawning event
Far North Queensland scientists are preparing to document one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena - the annual synchronised coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, a critical event for reef survival and regeneration.
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