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Evidence doesn’t support spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain – and they could cause harm
Warehouse wall transformation at Mordi street art festival
Government must stop compelling health insurance funds to pay for ineffective medical care and dangerous, discredited medical devices
$4m Study To Transform Falls Prevention
Sorry, those blue-blocking lenses probably won’t help your digital eye strain
Sorry, those blue-blocking lenses probably won’t help with digital eye strain
Planning permit approved for new aquatic and leisure centre
Half of Australians living in aged care have depression psychological therapy could help according to new research
Mordi Fest: Best Value Festival In Melbourne
For the new vape laws to succeed, these 3 things need to happen – or users may look to the illicit market
Community input critical to level crossing removals
Big recycling win at new Aquatic and Leisure Centre site
Local nominees hit the right note in the 2024 Golden Guitar Awards
Mental health first aid training works
Progress on Wingham CBD master plan
Results of 2023 elections to RACS Council
Investing in literacy for kids in care
PSA Corrections workers overwhelmingly reject settlement offer
History Week at the Library In search of Helen Cochrane: Adventures in Historical Research
Appointment of High Court Judge
North Brighton Children’s Centre on show
Sugary drinks tax could prevent decay and increase health equity: study
Cooperation on Trans-Tasman training
New global campaign for better healthcare for everyone
Cross-regional External Advisory Group established for the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit
Community voices critical in Mordialloc crossing removals
What’s a TENS machine? Can it help my period pain or endometriosis?
How to treat jellyfish stings (hint: urine not recommended)
Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog? Here’s what we know about phytoestrogens for menopausal symptoms
Stroke recovery research: help needed
Seymour businesses briefed on Inland Rail opportunities
Does my treatment work? How major medical reviews can be ‘gold standard’ evidence, yet flawed
Taking stand for good health on World No Tobacco Day
Aquatic Centre consultation quick community polls
Extraordinary day to remember
Aussie aircrew join royal flypast
Can vaping help people quit smoking? It’s unlikely
Building bright future
Cranberry juice can prevent recurrent UTIs, but only for some people
ANZAC Day services 2023
New appointment to Australian Heritage Council
New Arts Space in Wyndham
Reducing trip hazards and decluttering can significantly reduce falls among older people at home
Commercial building fire at Elgin
Asthma risk unaltered by taking extra vitamin D
Yes, masks reduce the risk of spreading COVID, despite a review saying they don’t
How we plan to make most of our golden opportunity
ADF netball plans 2023 attack