Rain doesn’t deter crowds from Newcastle’s This That festival
Forecasted rain did not stop over 13,000 from attending the This That festival at Newcastle Foreshore on Saturday.
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Believing what we read may be bad for our health
A Melbourne nutrition academic says people should base their health decisions on more credible sources than the media, following this week’s reporting on the link between red meat and cancer.
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Butterfly Foundation’s sweet movie for eating disorders
The Butterfly Foundation held its movie marathon last night to raise awareness of Australians struggling with eating disorders.
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News in brief – Great Australian Bight remains cavity free for a little longer
BP’s plans to drill four deep-water wells in the Great Australian Bight is on hold while a Petroleum regulator examines how potential oil spills would be dealt with.
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Shedding light on the spectrum of youth bipolar disorder
GPs need to be educated on screening for manic symptoms in young people to avoid misdiagnosing bipolar disorder as depression, according to a Sydney mood disorder specialist.
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More action on climate change
The Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) has called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to increase global warming targets ahead of the Climate Change Summit in Paris.
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News in Brief – Stocco fugitives charged with murder
Father and son fugitives Gino and Mark Stocco have been charged with multiple offences, including murder, following their arrest yesterday.
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YouTube no longer completely free
That’s right, the world’s most popular streaming site is asking $165 per year in exchange for premium memberships — starting today.
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Sunscreen blocks vital vitamin
Protecting your skin from the summer sun while getting sufficient amounts of vitamin D is an important balancing act, says a Sydney osteoporosis expert.
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News in brief – Tony Abbott urges Europe to turn back refugees
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has been accused of “embarrassing Australia” in a London speech urging European nations to turn back refugees fleeing the Middle East.
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