Australians are some of the biggest consumers of fashion per capita in the world and most are unknowingly wearing plastic. According to The Australian Institute, Australians buy an average of 56 new garments of clothing each year and more than 200,000 tonnes of clothing end up in landfill each year. According to the Changing Markets Foundation, almost 70 per cent of these garments are made of synthetic materials such as polyester, which is cheap but can take up to 200 years to decompose. While polyester has resulted in extremely cheap and mass-produced clothing for consumers, there are major environmental implications…
Author: Lily Wood
Record numbers of people over 40 are being diagnosed with melanoma, according to the Australian Institute for Health and Wellness. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world despite skin cancer being one of the most preventable cancers through sun protection measures. According to the Australian Institute for Health and Wellness, melanoma rates have increased from 54 to 69 cases per 100,000 people since 2000. People over 40 are being diagnosed most often. Experts attribute the rate increases for older populations to a previous lack of skin cancer awareness and public knowledge campaigns. The financial…
The long-term damage of concussion is a major concern for the well-being of athletes, and it has led to another early exit by a high-level football player. AFL player Nathan Murphy, 24, announced his forced retirement from the game due to ongoing concussion and head trauma issues this week. The Collingwood player told his teammates on Tuesday morning. “I feel it is the right time and the right decision for me to hang up my footy boots,” Murphy said. “I love my football, but my priority is on my future and ensuring I live a full and healthy life.” Technological…
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed personal fraud and scams are increasing for the second year in a row. Card fraud involves the use of credit, debit or EFTPOS card details to make purchases or withdrawals without the account owner’s permission. An estimated 8.7% of Australians experienced card fraud between 2022-2023. Source: The Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian banks and financial institutions are not legally obliged to refund money lost to scams or fraud, essentially placing responsibility back on the consumer. Victim of card fraud, Maya Willows, 20, feels the banks should be obliged to protect their customers. After…