Are we all wearing plastic?

Are we all wearing plastic?

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...
Melanoma diagnosis increasing

Melanoma diagnosis increasing

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...
Concussion concerns for professional, community sport

Concussion concerns for professional, community sport

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...
Personal fraud increases at the cost of the consumer

Personal fraud increases at the cost of the consumer

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...