Is SPF 50+ sunscreen preventing production of our vitamin D?
Researchers are in need of Australian volunteers as they investigate the impact of wearing sunscreen on healthy vitamin D production.
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Woman charged over fake vax certificate
Police say a woman used a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate so she could work as an administrator at a western Sydney primary school.
Chalmers takes aim at petrol price gouging
The Australian Energy Market Operator has triggered the gas supply guarantee diverting gas from Queensland to NSW after shortages in Victoria.
‘Extensive misconduct’ by Vic Labor MPs
A culture of deliberate and extensive use of taxpayer resources within sections of the Victorian Labor Party has been laid bare by an integrity probe.
Speeches to give insight on RBA rate hike
Two speeches in two days will give the Reserve Bank of Australia an opportunity to demonstrate how hawkish it is feeling as rate hikes loom.
Accused terror group boss goes on trial
Hamdi Alqudsi is on trial in Sydney for his alleged role leading the Shura, a terror group accused of planning attacks on Israeli diplomats and the mardi gras.
‘Someone is lying’ in Roberts-Smith case
Closing submissions have begun in the defamation trial launched by Ben Roberts-Smith, describing a sustained media campaign to discredit an exceptional soldier.
Pacific nurses prepare for aged care stint
An Australian-funded program is about to deliver 40 Fijian trainees to aged care facilities in regional Queensland.
Pfizer’s $125m offer for ResApp nears vote
Shareholders in a tiny ASX-listed Brisbane medical technology company will vote next month on a $125 million takeover offer from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.
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Environment sick, getting sicker: report
Australia's environment is in poor condition and will deteriorate further as climate change compounds pollution, land clearing and other threats, a report says.
Investment NSW lawyer at Barilaro inquiry
The general counsel for Investment NSW will front an inquiry into former deputy premier John Barilaro's appointment to a New York-based trade role.
COVID-19 isolation requirements stay: PM
The seven-day isolation period for people with COVID-19 will remain but workers unable to go to their jobs will be able to claim $750 from Wednesday.
Chalmers defends COVID payment delay
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has brushed off criticism the government was too slow in bringing back COVID isolation payments.
Aust economy to slow: Deloitte
The country's economy will chart a "middle ground" between recovering from the pandemic and continued uncertainty and rising interest rates and inflation.
Aussie eyes suffering pandemic screen time
Most Australians have at least one problem with their sight and almost one in three say too much screen time during the pandemic has affected their eyes.
Permit system to curb bee mite’s impact
Victoria's almond pollination season will go ahead as permits open to South Australian and Queensland beekeepers.
Lexus launches compact electric option
Look past the chiselled and unique styling of the Lexus UX300E to find the car's most interesting element - its electric drive train.
Jail cut for killer driver ‘so unjust’
Samuel Davidson who was speeding, drunk and drug-affected when he killed four children walking on a Sydney footpath has had his prison sentence slashed.
Police, tax office nab GST fraudsters
The tax office says thousands of people are suspected of being involved in a major GST fraud and warned Australians to be wary of people seeking myGov details.
Govt reverses plan to stop pandemic leave
The federal government has reversed a decision to end paid COVID-19 pandemic leave and will reinstate the $750 payments until September 30.
Chalmers takes Pacific focus in G20 speech
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has told global finance ministers climate change is the single greatest threat to Australia's Pacific partners.
Unions welcome govt’s payment backflip
Australian unions support the federal government reversing a decision to end paid COVID-19 pandemic leave.
Spotlight on logging as marsupials wane
Logging is continuing in state forests that are home to koalas and greater gliders despite the animals being added to the nation's endangered species list.
No bull dust as Rutherfurd rides again
Champion bull rider Donovan Rutherfurd says trust and love for the animals is key to success as he prepares for the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.
ASX moves higher on mining, energy
Australian shares have risen 0.4 per cent, with gains by iron ore miners, and coalminers outweighing losses for the big banks and property trusts.
National cabinet to meet on virus response
National cabinet will meet next week for a briefing from health officials on the latest COVID-19 surge across Australia.
Pressure mounts over COVID-19 payments
The federal government is under fire for not extending pandemic leave payments for those needing to isolate, as COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb.
Biosecurity boost to halt foot and mouth
The federal government will spend $14 million to help prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease in Australia.
Unemployment rate hit 48-year low in June
The unemployment rate plummeted to 3.5 per cent in June, from 3.9 per cent in May, and was much better than economists were expecting.
NSW shifts aged-care COVID vaccine rules
Visitors to aged-care homes in NSW won't have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under changes approved by Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant.
ASX edges higher on mining, energy
Australian shares have risen 0.3 per cent, with gains by energy and mining companies and losses for property trusts.