Health & Wellbeing

18 April 2026

Faster medical for workers

A new occupational health service has opened at the Morayfield Health Hub, aiming to improve access to pre-employment medicals and workplace health services for local workers. Jobfit, a national provider of occupational healthcare and medical assessm...

18 April 2026

Lifestyle, genes are shaping us

A NEW international study led by Adelaide University researchers has found that healthy ageing is shaped by a mix of lifestyle, social factors and genetics. The research, based on data from more than 13,000 people in Canada, examined “intrinsic capac...

18 April 2026

Lead with West Moreton

The State Government is delivering easier access to health services by strengthening Queensland’s midwifery workforce, with a new Midwifery Clinical Facilitator Program to grow, support and retain midwives in regional and rural communities. The progr...

18 April 2026

Sleep, rather than weight key to future health risk

A groundbreaking new study tracking almost 2,000 young Australians for a decade has challenged a long-held assumption about depression and physical health, finding disrupted sleep was a stronger predictor of later insulin resistance rather than weigh...

12 April 2026

Comp review raises alarms

Workers could be left without crucial mental health support if access to compensation for psychological injuries is tightened, advocates warn, as the State Government launches a major review of Queensland’s industrial relations and workers’ compensat...

12 April 2026

Trauma tops Qld emergencies

Queenslanders are being urged to prioritise basic first aid skills and quick decision-making, as new data reveals the most common emergencies impacting health and wellbeing across the state. Figures released by LifeFlight show trauma-related incident...

4 April 2026

Shrinkflation hits Easter chocolates

Australians may be paying more for less this Easter, with new research revealing popular chocolate treats and seasonal favourites have continued to shrink while prices climb. Consumer group CHOICE has found a range of Cadbury Easter eggs have decreas...

29 March 2026

New menopause clinic for locals

A new menopause clinic has opened at Beachmere Health Centre, offering specialised support for women experiencing the often challenging symptoms of menopause. The clinic is now accepting appointments with experienced Nurse Practitioners James Denton ...

28 March 2026

Parents urged to talk to boys

Parents and carers are being urged to have regular, open conversations with boys and young men about harmful messages circulating online in communities known as the “manosphere”. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has released an Online Safety Advisory...