Health & Wellbeing

23 February 2026

$331M funding for Rural Generalist training until 2030

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has secured $331.7m from the Federal Government to deliver its national training program from now to December 2030. The funding, announced by Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler, prov...

23 February 2026

Researchers warn of students using AI

A QUEENSLAND researcher is warning against the unadulterated use of artificial intelligence by students, warning it could create a generation of uncritical thinkers. Generative AI is reshaping how students learn, write and study – but according to CQ...

21 February 2026

Esk-psych-ted for Esk’s newest psychologist

EskPsych has welcomed a new psychologist to its team, strengthening mental health services available to residents of Esk and the broader Somerset region. Sara Utz recently joined the local practice as a General Psychologist, bringing a fresh perspect...

19 February 2026

Local GP leads fight against melanoma

Every five hours, one Australian loses their life to melanoma – a statistic that Dr Aaron Lewis is determined to change. The long-time local GP has recently joined On Point Skin Cancer Clinic who has just opened their new location in Morayfield, desi...

16 February 2026

HIIT training key to body fat reduction

HIGH intensity interval training may be the most effective exercise for reducing body fat while preserving muscle in older adults, according to new research led by University of the Sunshine Coast academics. The study found that while high, moderate ...

16 February 2026

Cancer care closer to home

Cancer patients in Caboolture are now able to receive treatment closer to home following the opening of a new Day Chemotherapy Unit and the commencement of local cancer care services at Caboolture Hospital. Since December 2, 2025, patients requiring ...

16 February 2026

How good sleep protects your brain

By CPAP Direct If you’ve been feeling forgetful, foggy or simply struggling to stay focused, poor sleep may be playing a bigger role than you think. Sleep is where the magic happens that allows for building, strengthening and protecting your memory. ...

15 February 2026

Health in rhythm

An accessible dance program is helping aged care residents move to the rhythm of better health at Lutheran Services St Paul’s Aged Care in Caboolture. Lutheran Services Creative Lifestyle Facilitators have completed training in an evidence-based ther...

14 February 2026

Warnings over low-dose aspirin

NEW research has found that taking low-dose aspirin later in life does not reduce the risk of developing cancer and may increase the risk of dying from the disease. The Monash University study analysed data from more than 19,000 Australian and Americ...