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Billing calculator bulks up GPs knowledge

The Federal Government is rolling out a calculator for GPs to measure the impact of introducing more bulk billing in their practices. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler

Ninajirachi grabs eight ARIA Award nominations

Electronic music star Ninajirachi has dominated the ARIA Award nominations, snaring eight appearances in the rollcall. ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said 2025 awards, to be

Should I use paracetamol in pregnancy? Here’s the science

By Nicholas Wood and Debra Kennedy United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of

Change in spending habits locked in for Queenslanders

The cost-of-living crisis has prompted Queenslanders to adjust their spending habits, with new research suggesting the changes are permanent. A national YouGov survey,

Super-charged vinegar targets antibiotic resistance

Queensland researchers have helped to super-charge vinegar into a possible solution to antibiotic resistance. A new study, led by scientists at Brisbane-based QIMR

Home-grown donors vital for blood cancer treatment

Around 80 percent of Australians diagnosed with blood cancer are relying on overseas donors to ensure life-saving treatment. Leukaemia Foundation CEO Chris Tanti said

World-first cancer test unveiled in Brisbane

Research conducted at QIMR Berghofer has been commercialised into a product, to be launched in Brisbane this week, that better detects one of the most dangerous

Heavy sunscreen users urged to take vitamin D booster

Regular users of SPF50+ sunscreen are being urged to take vitamin D supplements following a landmark study led by Brisbane’s QIMR Berghofer. Professor Rachel Neale,

Child receiving a nasal spray. | Newsreel

Free no-needle flu vaccine for Queensland toddlers

Young Queensland children will the first in Australia to access a free non-injectable flu vaccine. State Health and Ambulance Services Minister Tim Nicholls said a new

Six ways for parents to talk to their child about sex

By Jennifer Power, Alexandra James and Thomas Norman Parents play an important role in teaching their children about sex and relationships. But our new report shows many

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