Engineered stone ban needed to protect workers from silicosis, Safe Work Australia report says A new report has called for a ban on engineered stone A recent report released by Safe Work Australia has called for a complete ban on all engineered stone in Australia, citing the “unacceptable risk to workers” posed by the material. […]
World’s Oldest Dog, Bobi, Passes Away at 31 Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo Portuguese dog, has claimed the title of the world’s oldest dog ever, surpassing the previous record holder, Bluey, an Australian cattle dog who died in 1939 at the age of 29 and five months. Sadly, Bobi, who lived on a farm […]
Bob’s Remarkable Life: Reflecting on the World’s Oldest Dog The Passing of Bobi CNN has reported the saddening news of the passing of Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever recorded. At the astonishing age of 31 years and 165 days, Bobi‘s longevity is a testament to the love and care provided by his owner, Leonel […]
Former Labor leader Bill Hayden, hailed as ‘architect of universal healthcare’, dies aged 90 Australian Politics Legend Former federal Labor leader and governor-general Bill Hayden has died at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of political achievement and reform. Hayden, who served as a minister under Gough Whitlam and Bob Hawke, is being […]
Australian Music Icon John Farnham Continues to Rebuild Following Cancer Battle A close family friend of Australian music icon John Farnham has provided an encouraging update on his health, two months after he announced that he had been given the “all clear” of cancer. Gaynor Wheatley, the widow of Farnham’s longtime manager Glenn Wheatley, recently […]
John Farnham’s Health Update: Rebuilding and Relevance A Triumph Over Cancer Two months after John Farnham announced that he had been given the “all clear” from cancer, a close family friend has provided an update on the music icon’s health. Gaynor Wheatley, the widow of Farnham’s long-time manager Glenn Wheatley, revealed to the Daily Telegraph […]
Olympic Gymnastics Champion Mary Lou Retton Hospitalized with Pneumonia October 11, 2023 In unfortunate news, Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is currently in intensive care in a Texas hospital battling pneumonia. The 55-year-old, who famously became the first American woman to win the Olympic all-around title in 1984, is reportedly “fighting for her life” […]
World Mental Health Day: The Global Importance of Mental Health On Monday, October 9th, the world marks World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme, “Mental health is a basic universal human right,” underscores the significance of addressing mental health struggles faced by individuals across the globe. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), people with […]
SBS Marks One Year of MIND YOUR HEALTH This World Mental Health Day SBS is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its MIND YOUR HEALTH portal, which aims to provide educational and uplifting stories related to mental health. As World Mental Health Day approaches, SBS is launching new content on the portal, including a new season […]
Grant Denyer’s Scary Medical Emergency on Amazing Race Australia A Frightening Turn of Events In the latest episode of The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition, well-known Aussie TV personality Grant Denyer experienced a terrifying medical emergency that left viewers on the edge of their seats. Spoiler alert: Denyer’s health scare serves as an urgent wake-up […]