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The Victorian Government has put up $50 million for its own vaccine-making facility.
Wellbeing linked to ongoing effort
Researchers have conducted the largest ever analysis of wellbeing studies ...
Defence suicide commission launched
The Federal Government has announced a royal commission into veteran and serving Defence personnel suicides.
Call to scrap vax IP
Global health advocates want intellectual property rights waived for life-saving vaccines.
Genes linked to depression and anxiety
New research appears to confirm a genetic link between depression and anxiety.
Human hybrid for better tests
Researchers in China and the US have injected human stem cells into primate embryos to create a new hybrid.
Mental health knocks post-op results
A new study shows people with serious mental illness have higher rates of postoperative complications and longer stays in hospital.
MS buys speech tech firm
Microsoft is buying a major speech recognition firm as part of a $20 billion deal.
Mushroom drugs match others
A British study has found magic mushrooms could be an effective antidepressant.
Victoria revives AZ jab
The Victorian government has announced it will soon open the doors of three mass-vaccination hubs.
Church rents questioned
The Greek Orthodox Church has charged exorbitant rent from its aged care homes, making millions while residents suffer.
Council paying for playground fail
Adelaide City Council will spend up to half a million dollars making a disability-friendly playground accessible.
'MindPong' shows implant advance
Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has posted a clip of a monkey controlling video games with its mind.
ANSTO aids cancer study
Australian nuclear experts are working on nanoparticles to treat brain cancer.
Feds scrap jab schedule
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has abandoned all targets for the nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
VAD hampered by telehealth laws
A ban on telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is leaving some rural residents out of options.
VR could help speech patients
Immersive virtual reality (VR) could help patients with acquired communication disorders.
Tweets linked to real-world violence
New research suggests areas with more misogynistic tweets have higher incidences of domestic and family violence.
'Zombie' cells grow post-mortem
Research suggests that not only do brain cells keep living after we die, some can grow to gargantuan proportions.
Aged care CCTV tested
A trial of CCTV cameras inside the rooms of aged care residents has begun in SA.