Government Plans Review of Australia Council
A report has uncovered recently that the Australia Council, which is the main arts funding body of the Federal Government, is being planned to be refurbished for the first time in last two decades. It is being claimed by members of the arts community that the council that was found in 1968 is biased towards the old and traditional forms of art, including opera and theatre as well as the novel.
Clinic Risks 50 Lives after Surgery
As per a recent report, it has been revealed that a group of almost fifty women is taking a legal class action against the medical regulator of a Melbourne clinic for contracting hepatitis C after receiving their treatment.
Darebin City Council to Increase Tax on Fast Food Joints
As per reports, it has been revealed that a Melbourne council is thinking to charge extra money from fast food joints, so that the outlets are not able to do good business in the area. Darebin City Council said that they are thinking to take the step which will bring a decline in the number of people suffering from obesity.
Pre-Treatment with Infrared Light A Major Breakthrough to Prevent Vision Damage
A recent research has proposed that pre-treating eyes with infrared rays will help reduce vision damage caused due to over-exposure to bright light or artificial light. A team of researchers from the Australia's Vision Centre has suggested that a pre-exposure of eyes to mild infrared rays could help prevent eye damage.
Australia’s Morning Tea Fundraising Event Enters 15th Year
As per reports, it has been revealed that the Bega Valley is taking great interest in Australia's biggest morning tea fundraising event. The local residents were of the view that they are trying hard to achieve the target of $11.5million for 2012 which has been set by the Cancer Council Australia.
Obesity Increases Maternal Death Risk
It has been recently found through the Australasian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System that one 1,000 Australian women are extremely fat and will suffer from serious birth complications.
Council Plans to Levy Higher Taxes on Fast Food Chains
Most of the fast food chains are closely watching the moves of the Melbourne council and their proposed plans. If the idea goes through then there would be an increase in the tax that has to be paid by the fast food chains to the local government.
Many Carers in Wesley Providing Services At The Cost Of Their Own Health and Profession
As per findings of a report by national welfare organization, Wesley Mission, it has been termed that several of Australians, who have been taking care of their own family members suffering from mental health ailments, are subjected to be themselves dealing with physical and mental issues.
Get Your Free Checkup for Blood Pressure Level done and Prevent Stoke
Taking into account number of deaths administered each year due to Stoke in Australia, National Stroke Foundation launched a Know Your Numbers campaign this Monday. As per reports, it has been discovered that due to stroke, each year several people lose their battle of life, turning it to be the second major cause behind high mortality rate in Australia.
Concussion or Other Form of Head Injury May be Dangerous if Ignored
Suffering concussion or other form of head injury during sports is a normal scenario. However, there are far greater implications of it if proper attention is not given to it. There some many experts who have been lobbying for three strike concussion policy. According to them children and adolescents who are concussed three times playing football should not play again.
Early Retirement Signal of Stress for Nurses
The people have always been congratulating the doctors after recovering putting all the commendation on them. But there is a silent soul, on which the doctors themselves depend to take care of the patients. Most the time their work is not appreciated, which is why Nursing is said to be a hardship.
Even After 4 Years, Family Waiting For an Inquest to Be Ordered into Death of Woman
As per recent reports, it has been suggested that a mentally ill mother committed suicide after consuming euthanasia drug, after she was not assisted well by WA mental health facility. It has been discovered health department has been sued by the family members of the lady.
Diabetes Can Be Controlled Only By a Healthy Diet and Exercise
As per recent reports, concerns have been raised against upward trend of major epidemic obesity. Obesity, a major cause behind many of prevalent diseases, including diabetes, heart diseases, cholesterol levels and what not, each day a major disease is discovered to be directly or indirectly linked to obesity.
Job Cuts Expected Due To Cut in Funding
The situation of health programs in Vitoria are set to go through turmoil as the federal government is expected to withdraw funds for some vital programs. According to the Victorian Drug and Alcohol Association it would not only affect the general population but also the staff members as over 50 jobs would be under threat.
Smokers Needn’t Apply for Jobs!
It has been recently revealed in a report that nowadays even the online job application forms for various jobs, come with a specific requirement. This requirement is that people applying for the jobs shouldn’t be smokers.
Obesity May Shorten Age Gaps Among People
It has been recently revealed in a report that the increasing rates of obesity might be a cause of problem for the people, in the time to come, because it might tend to shorten the age gap amongst people.
Australian Doctors No More to Be Paid Incentive for Immunization; AMA Raises Concern
As per recent reports, it has been subjected that Australian Medical Association (AMA) that immunization programs for children can be drastically affected as per findings of new budget. The new budget has proposed that there will be a cut short in the incentives paid to doctors.
Number of Syphilis Cases Increasing In Queensland; Government Suggests A Way Out
As per recent reports, it has been suggested that syphilis cases have increased since January last year. It has been discovered that the increase has accounted for a nine-fold hike and majority of the people affected by the disease include those below the age of 25.
New Australian Budget Comes Down Hard For Duty-Free Tobacco Sales
As per recent reports, it has been termed that new federal budget has come down hard for duty-free tobacco sales. It has been proposed that under the new laws, travelers coming into Australia and above the age of 18 will be allowed to carry only 250 cigarettes or only 250-grams of tobacco products, above which all the products will be taxable.
State Government Discourages Vaccination for Newborns, Terms It to Be Ineffective
As per recent findings, it has been subjected that parents are being encouraged by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) to continue vaccinating their child against whooping cough. It has been termed that campaign for free vaccinations will be packed by June 30.