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WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE FEDERAL BUDGET The third federal budget under the Albanese government will be handed down on May 14 and several spending and policy announcements have already been made. THE BIG PICTURE *A second surplus is still the goal in 2023/24 *The mid-year budget review had...

Well-being advocates have called for ambitious action on early child development after the government adopted a 10-year strategy that leaves concrete changes to later. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and Early Childhood Education Minister Anne Aly released the blueprint on Tuesday, which will bring together different...

More women are urgently needed as medical researchers to reverse a bias in clinical trials which often excludes female patients, a leading academic warns. Medical research is still a men’s game, despite the fact almost half the country’s doctors are women, internationally renowned anaesthesia researcher Kate...

Keeping your mind sharp and agile is crucial for managing the demands of daily life and work, enhancing problem-solving skills, and ensuring long-term mental health.    Here are the top ten tips for sharpening your mind:   Exercise Regularly: Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain and supports...