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Four dysfunctional economic ideas
Ian McAuley | July 17, 2015Australia is holding on to some economic ideas that have served us well in the past, but won't in the future. Ian McAuley says we need to break from these ideas that are holding us back.
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Xanax or fingertips?
Gabrielle Davies | July 17, 2015New technologies bring about major changes not only in our social and family interactions, but also in healthcare. Gabrielle Davies allows us a glimpse into a future of a healthier and better informed community.
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Have a night in
editor | July 14, 2015Friday 31 July 2015 is White Ribbon Night. The event raises funds to help stop violence against women. Communities across Australia are asked to have a night in to get the word out.
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How self care can help increase sustainability of healthcare system
Deon Schoombie | June 25, 2015The Global Access Partners' report on self care was launched on 23 June 2015. Deon Schoombie Executive Director, Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) outlines key recommendations of the report.
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Food groups beat kilojoule counting for weight loss
Professor Manny Noakes | June 9, 2015Counting kilojoules is not the best way to lose weight for better health. Professor Manny Noakes says following a well-balanced diet that includes all food groups is more effective.
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Clear your head, make a difference
editor | June 8, 2015You don’t often get the chance to raise money for charity by not doing something! Give up alcohol for a month for Dry July to support adults living with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life.
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What do you need to know about diabetes?
editor | June 8, 2015Diabetes is Australia’s fastest growing chronic disease with 280 new cases every day. 12 to 18 July 2015 is National Diabetes Week. Its aim is to raise awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and the growing number of people who have it.
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Learn, Respect and Celebrate
editor | June 8, 2015It’s NAIDOC week from 5 to 12 July 2015. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. It is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields.
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Digital solutions in an accountable democracy: Tools for empowerment or exclusion?
Rebecca Rumbul | June 5, 2015Having access to information in principle is not the same as equality of access in practice. Dr Rebecca Rumbul, Head of Research at mySociety, wants to hear your ideas on how to engage a more diverse community in using online tools to exercise an enhanced democracy.
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The status of Australia’s compliance with the Refugee Convention
David Coleman | June 4, 2015In recent months, a situation which may amount to genocide with the Roingya in Myanmar has emerged. David Coleman says the status of Australia's compliance with the Refugee Convention is in crisis.
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Red alert! Heart attack often preceded by GP warning
Mary Barry | June 4, 2015Every day in Australia, 50 women will have a heart attack. The National CEO of the Heart Foundation Mary Barry says there are important steps women need to take to reduce their risk of heart attack.
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Losing weight is a science, keeping it off is psychology
John Carpenter | May 31, 2015We all know that a healthy weight has lifelong benefits. Personal trainer John Carpenter says losing weight and maintaining it is simpler than you might think.
