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Why doctors can’t talk about assisted dying on the phone
Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in every Australian state. But a new Federal Court ruling means it’s illegal for doctors to give patients infor…
2 years, 2 months ago
How the holidays could impact eating disorders
The Butterfly Foundation, the national charity dedicated to supporting Australians living with eating disorders, is expecting a surge in calls to its…
2 years, 3 months ago
What are the new rules for vapes?
Earlier in the year, Health Minister Mark Butler announced sweeping measures to crack down on the use of vapes in Australia. Several of these measure…
2 years, 3 months ago
Birth defects & a national apology: What is Thalidomide?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a national apology to those impacted by Thalidomide, a morning sickness drug in the early 60s. The drug cau…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why Australian netball players aren’t getting paid
Professional Australian netball players haven’t been payed since September due to an ongoing pay dispute. On the weekend, players collectively boycot…
2 years, 3 months ago
What we know about child sex offenders in Australia
A survey of 2,000 Australian men found nearly 10% of respondents admitted to having sexual interactions with an under 18-year-old. The UNSW survey wa…
2 years, 3 months ago
Far-right politicians win in Argentina and the Netherlands
In two different corners of the world, two leaders have won support on populist far-right platforms.
In Argentina Javier Milei has been elected presi…
2 years, 3 months ago
Are you not having kids for the climate?
In a recent TDA poll, 91% of respondents said they were experiencing climate anxiety and close to 90% said this made them worried about having kids. …
2 years, 3 months ago
Why is Bruce Lehrmann suing media outlets?
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been in the news over the last two years for a variety of reasons. This week, Lehrmann is in court after al…
2 years, 3 months ago
The global threat of loneliness
The World Health Organisation has declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat and has launched a commission to tackle the issue. Social…
2 years, 3 months ago