Increased rain is putting drivers’ vision to the test.
With a rainy period predicted for many parts of Australia over the coming months, Optometrists are urging drivers to ensure their eye test schedules and glasses prescriptions are up to date amidst research suggesting low visibility can increase the risk of an accident by at least 30 per cent. Sadly, the Australian road…
Climate change linked to dangerous sleep apnea
Sleep apnea will become more common and more severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens across the globe, warn Flinders University sleep experts. A new study, published in leading journal, Nature Communications, found that rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and that under…
Australian of the year nominations now open.
The National Australia Day Council invites all Australians to nominate outstanding individuals for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards by 31 July 2025. Now is your chance to spotlight the extraordinary Australians among us – the local legends and changemakers whose efforts have significantly enriched our communities. Your Nomination Finds The…
Federal disaster assistance extended for more communities affected by North Queensland floods.
The Australian Government is extending both the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to more North Queensland communities affected by recent flooding and heavy rainfall. From 2pm local time on Monday 10 February 2025, the AGDRP will be extended further to the localities of…
Heatwave coming, says BOM
Severe and extreme heatwaves have claimed more lives than any other natural hazard in Australia. Not only older people and the very young are at risk—extreme heatwaves can affect anyone’s health. Over the next few days, severe heatwave conditions will continue across parts of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland…
Newly discovered platypus population in Western Sydney to benefit from Landcare led Bushfire $55k recovery grant.
Landcarers in the Mulgoa Valley safeguarding the future of a recently discovered population of platypus have secured Landcare funding to mitigate the impacts of Black Summer fires on the rare species. With $55,000 from the Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants, Mulgoa Landcare – based outside Penrith in NSW – will…