“Australia’s Skin Cancer” isn’t Melanoma
The deadly impact of non-melanoma skin cancer in Australia. Four Australians are estimated to die from advanced non-melanoma skin cancer each day. And those living
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H2O2much
Energy drinks may contain harmful levels of hydrogen peroxide, study warns. A Monash-led study of food chemistry has found that people may be exposed to
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Hazelwood Fire’s Toll on Children
Children report increased anxiety, trauma from Hazelwood mine fire. Hazelwood Power Station Victoria in 2009. Image credit: Mriya On 9 February 2014, the open-cut brown
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Forster Ocean Baths Open
Forster Ocean Baths upgrade complete. Forster Ocean Baths has reopened with an improved access ramp and general maintenance complete. During the community consultation for Forster’s
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Why Know What’s In Your Medicine?
Know the active ingredients in your medicine. New medicine regulations require doctors to include the active ingredient’s name when preparing prescriptions for medicines. Active ingredients
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Pharmaceuticals to Merge but must Divest
Mylan NV could merge with Pfizer to renamed Viatris. The companies must agree to a court-enforceable undertaking to divest three off-patent* branded pharmaceuticals in response
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Conditional Opening of Lake Pools
Swansea, Speers Point Swim Centres open early for lap swimming demand. Speers Point swimming pool open early for lap-swims only. Both swim centres normally open
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No Random Swimmers Please
COVID restrictions limit Manning swimming pool visitors to bookings only. MidCoast Council says district public swimming pools are open only for group bookings across the
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Region Has Highest Heart Attack Risk
Each year in the Hunter New England region more than 900 people experience their first heart attack. This places the region within NSW’s highest cardiovascular
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Lake Sport Assets Under Review
Lake Macquarie sporting facilities, community participation, and future demand will be assessed during development of Council’s Sports Strategy 2020-2030. Lake City’s Pasterfield sporting complex. The
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Covid-19 and Digestion
How COVID-19 Affects the Gut By Professor Nick Talley Newcastle gastroenterologist and epidemiologist Laureate Professor Nick Talley AC has warned that people who have existing gut
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We Need More Sportgrounds
Plan for City’s growing sporting population open for comment. Research has shown that only a quarter of Newcastle’s sporting fields are used at capacity and
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Treating Sugar-induced Liver Disease
Fructose comprises half of almost all sugars, such as sucrose (table sugar), glucose, hexose (milk sugar). Fructose is added in high quantities to soft drinks,
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Cardiff South Sportsground Works
Major sportsground overhaul is planned for Cardiff South. Ethan and Brody Koosmen at Ulinga Par, Cardiff. A new community hall, children’s playground, sports amenities building
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Preloading ~ Drinking Before You Drink
Recognising the hazardous effects of ‘pre-loading’ with alcohol. Data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health (ALSWH) shows a significant risk from “pre-loading” with
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Local Cancer Researcher Honoured
Cancer researcher and charity advocate, Dr Matthew Dun, has been acknowledged for his dedication to improving cancer survival outcomes with a 2020 ‘Young Tall Poppy’
Read more...Broke on Wheels
Broke’s community wish becomes reality with new skate park. Following community input, including from local schoolchildren, Broke Skate Park is open. Mayor of Singleton Cr
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This just in…
Nothing we ordinary folk can do except follow this potentially explosive story with great interest and see where it ends up. Putting it out there
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In NSW, Masks not Mandated, but…
The NSW Government is strongly encouraging use of masks in high-risk public settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The advice from the NSW
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Hunter and Central Coast record new low in smoking rates. Tthe Hunter, New England, and Central Coast have recorded the lowest ever smoking rate in
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Tuncurry water park
Ideas for Tuncurry’s water play space are open, as works to decommission the old pool site begin next week. Current (old) Tuncurry pool site and
Read more...When It’s Not Epilepsy
Looks like Epilepsy but isn’t ~ the disease that is deadly, largely undiagnosed and untreated. One in four people tested for epilepsy do not have
Read more...Closing the Survival Gap for Mental Health Sufferers
People with a mental health condition die between 10 to 15 years earlier than the general Australian population, due largely to preventable chronic disease and
Read more...Sewerage Spooks Sniff our Shards
Australia’s stimulant consumption among the highest in the world. Of 30 countries, Australia is fourth highest for estimated stimulant consumption – methylamphetamine, amphetamine, cocaine and
Read more...Grog Ads Ensnare Kids
Exposing children to alcohol advertising leads to increased uptake and intake. With sport firmly back on Australians’ television screens as the AFL season restarts this
Read more...Aged Residents Given Antipsychotics “without need, without consent”
Over-use of Antipsychotics Without Consent in Long Term Aged Care. Researchers from the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration (DCRC) and the Centre for Healthy Brain
Read more...GPs Speak Out on “Anti-vaxxers”
By Dr Harry Nespolon, President, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Celebrity chef Pete Evans appears to have modified his language when discussing his
Read more...Celebrity Chef Claims Expertise in Epidemiology
RACGP speaks out against Pete Evans’ radio interview. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has spoken out against celebrity chef Pete Evans promoting
Read more...Assault on Nature Ensures More Pandemics
Open Letter: prominent health leaders and groups warn ‘failing’ nature laws will lead to further public health crises. Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, and former
Read more...Chronically Ill Afraid to Visit GP
A survey of more than 1000 general practices on the impact of COVID-19 since the beginning of March, led by a Monash University researcher, warns
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