‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites Fraudsters create false articles that appear to be from publishers such as the Guardian to share on social media The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Explainer: what mental health support do refugees and asylum seekers get in Australia? When Australia signed the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, it committed to providing protection to people who have fled war, persecution and human rights violations. The Conversation · May 1, 2025
Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji? Here’s what the law says Could someone take you to court over an agreement you made – or at least appeared to make – by sending a “👍”? The Conversation · Apr 17, 2025
‘Better than nothing’: clinicians and hospital heads accept lower standards of care outside metro hospitals Seven million Australians live in rural and remote areas and many struggle to access the same quality of health care as those in metropolitan areas. The Conversation · Mar 23, 2025
Falling vaccination rates put children at risk of preventable diseases. Governments need a new strategy to boost uptake Child vaccination is one of the most cost-effective health interventions. It accounts for 40% of the global reduction in infant deaths since 1974 and has led to big health gains in Australia over the past two decades. The Conversation · Feb 23, 2025
Many men diagnosed with prostate cancer experience poor mental health. We need to support them better Every year more than 24,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, making it the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Australian men. The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024
Walking can prevent low back pain, a new study shows Do you suffer from low back pain that recurs regularly? If you do, you’re not alone. Roughly 70% of people who recover from an episode of low back pain will experience a new episode in the following year. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024
Social prescribing could help support young people’s mental health – but calls for a national strategy in England may be premature A growing number of children and adolescents in England are seeking access to mental health services. But the demand for these services is far outstripping capacity – and in some areas of England, children are waiting more than a year for support. It’s clear new strategies are needed to address… The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023
Using pharmacists to ease pressure on GPs will only work with proper funding and more staff The NHS is under tremendous pressure and patients are increasingly struggling to access appointments and urgent care. In a bid to improve primary care for patients, the UK government recently outlined a number of changes it plans to implement in England. The Conversation · May 17, 2023