by Caleb Donald | Oct 24, 2023 | News
In an effort to promote healthy habits, Australian organisations are working towards the restriction of the mass marketing of junk food and drink, as it is believed to be a large contributor to the obesity epidemic facing children across the country. As of now, there...
by Ivy Swibel | Oct 18, 2023 | Feature, News
The University of Wollongong (UOW) and Telkom University in Indonesia have recently embarked on a groundbreaking project that aims to revolutionise flood mitigation in Central Java. Thanks to substantial funding provided by KONEKSI (Collaboration for Knowledge,...
by Zoe Snudden | Sep 5, 2023 | News
A recent paper published in the BMJ Sexual & Reproductive has found that many menstrual products have a lower or higher liquid capacity than advertised. The study, led by a team of researchers at Oregon Health & Science University tested 21 different menstrual...
by Lili Gallagher | Aug 13, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Australia’s birth rate has fallen 1.3 per cent in the past year alone, with no signs of stopping as many young people are no longer interested in having children. The Australian Bureau of Statistics says that the rate of women giving birth has dropped from 66 per...
by Tamara Robertson | Jun 10, 2023 | News
There is concern in the health sector as Australia’s Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) rates rise, at the same time as testing rates decrease. The Federal Government recommends testing for STIs every 6-12 months, with some private health organisations...