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South Australia bans soy milk, rice cake ads in junk food crackdown

Critics say the policy sends a confusing message about nutritious foods.

Daycare case: 1200 children urged to get disease tests as worker charged

The accused worked at 20 Melbourne nurseries from 2017 to 2025.

How life will change for millions of Aussies from today

The minimum wage in Australia will rise by 3.5% from July 1.

Medicare fraud bust: $17.3b scheme largest health scam in US history

Nineteen people were charged in the largest healthcare fraud bust in US history.

Lancet study: 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts

USAid funding had prevented 91 million deaths in developing countries between 2001-2021.

'Christmas magic is real': Town unites for girl battling cancer

Over 270 homes celebrated Christmas in June for Kasey, a girl with cancer.

New virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visit

Patients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies.

Toddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike

The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident.

Aussies pick fresh fruit and veg as top supermarket aisle

The fresh fruit and veg aisle is Australia’s favourite, chosen by 16% of shoppers.

'Utterly insane and destructive': Musk's stark criticism of Trump's spending bill

Debate began after a narrow 51-49 Senate vote, with Vice-President JD Vance involved.

'It must be clear': Debate grows over France's new public smoking ban

Violators could face fines ranging from €135 to €700 for breaking the ban.

Elisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this year

Miles Vercoe's wife, Amy Vercoe, also went missing from an Auckland rest home in May.

Kiwi athletes urged to watch what they wear - or risk falling foul of drug testers

Athletes are warned to avoid wearing others' sports gear to prevent contamination.

The best carbs to eat for sustainable weight loss

Telegraph: The optimum diet for healthy ageing involves a variety of carbs.

Melatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it?

The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high.

Elder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gambling

Nine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.

A guide to chia, flax and hemp seeds, aka ‘super seeds’

Cooking with these seeds can make your food more nutritious with very little effort.

TV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answers

Inquiry launched after expectant dad dies following shoulder surgery at private hospital.