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Dr Himanshu Brahambhatt  and Dr Jennifer MacDiarmid, pictured in Central Park, first began their biotech company 24 years ago.

SBS doco charts Aussie cancer scientists’ epic quest

The Cancer Killers follows two Australian scientists as they fight against the odds to bring a potentially game-changing cancer treatment to the world.

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An Australian-first digital tool launched by the Minns Government is helping people better understand how drinking habits can increase their risk of developing cancer.

New tool reveals your alcohol-cancer risk

Aussies can now see exactly how their drinking habits affect their cancer risk thanks to a new government-backed online tool.

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A new study has revealed the benefits of a 15-minute walk per day.

Why 15 minutes of walking could change your life

A landmark study has found that 15 minutes of walking per day could do far more for your heart and lifespan than you think.

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Wiggles merchandise was recalled after safety concerns.

Wiggles in hot water after kids’ merch fails safety checks

The Wiggles have admitted to breaching consumer law after with their merchandise failed to adhere to safety standards.

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The federal government has pledged to release a national AI plan before the end of the year.

Lack of AI rules could cost Australia $142b

A joint report by Cisco and the Governance Institute has sounded the alarm on Australia’s AI hesitation and the multibillion-dollar cost of inaction.

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Experts say many Australians are convinced they have a disorder after recognising symptoms online. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rabbit hole: Why Aussies are self-diagnosing mental illness

Australia's armchair psychologists are self-diagnosing mental conditions and sometimes self-treating instead of seeking professional guidance, experts warn.

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Australians are being warned not to eat certain alfalfa sprouts after a nationwide recall was triggered over fears of Salmonella contamination.

Urgent recall after dozens fall ill eating popular leafy product

Shoppers are being urged to check their fridge for the food item that has been sold at major supermarkets across the country.

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Biologist James Watson shared a Nobel for helping find the double-helix shape of the DNA molecule. (AP PHOTO)

Breakthrough DNA scientist dies aged 97

An American biologist who helped discover the shape of DNA molecules is being remembered for both his breakthrough and racial remarks that got him in trouble.

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Anthony Albanese’s government are being warned about Labor’s funding model for the ‘Thriving Kids’ initiative.

Labor warned over ‘Thriving Kids’ funding approach

Child specialist services which will be key to the government’s newly announced initiative to divert more people away from NDIS have warned it won’t be achievable without a sustainable funding model.

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The Higginbotham family.

Incurable brain condition shock for four siblings

Families’ grief as genetic testing reveals devastating diagnosis for four sisters.

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Most of us don’t think about our feet and ankles until they hurt. But they are foundational to good alignment, balance and the overall functioning of your lower body.

Build strong, stable ankles with these nine moves

Most of us don’t think about our feet and ankles until they hurt. But they are foundational to good alignment, balance and the overall functioning of your lower body. 

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Are chatbots quietly making our brains weaker? New research suggests AI writing tools could be eroding how we think, learn, and even remember.

Brain rot: How using AI, social media are mushing our minds

Are chatbots quietly making our brains weaker? New research suggests AI writing tools could be eroding how we think, learn, and even remember.

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A new study suggests that going on longer walks may have more health benefits than taking the same number of steps a day over multiple short walks.

Which is better, one long walk or many short ones?

A new study has reignited the debate over whether one long daily walk or several shorter strolls offers the greatest boost to your health.

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GTA 6 has been delayed, again.

GTA 6 delayed again by developers

Looking forward to playing GTA 6, arguably the most anticipated game of the last 10 years? Well, there’s a problem. Again.

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China's Long March 2F rocket, carrying the three astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, heads for the space station.

Panic as astronauts stranded after space junk collision

A group of Chinese astronauts have been left stranded above the earth after the ship they were about to board for their return trip to Earth collided with a piece of space junk.

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