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  • Medical misinformation crisis threatens public health

    Medical misinformation crisis threatens public health
    Jan 31 2026
    Medical misinformation and AI-generated health content are spreading rapidly across social media platforms, with fake doctors and misleading health advice reaching millions of viewers. Leading Australian medical organisations, including the Australian Medical Association and the College of General Practitioners, are warning that false information about vaccines, pregnancy, and treatments is undermining decades of medical science and putting lives at risk. Doctors report spending increasing amounts of clinic time reassuring patients about fake health claims, while diseases like measles are beginning to re-emerge due to vaccine hesitancy.

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    4 m
  • Prince Andrew's Epstein ties exposed in new files

    Prince Andrew's Epstein ties exposed in new files
    Jan 31 2026
    New Epstein files reveal Prince Andrew maintained contact with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein after 2010, contradicting his previous statements. The three million documents include emails showing Andrew sent Christmas cards featuring his daughters to Epstein in 2011 and 2012, and requested meetings with Epstein's associates. Australian figures including former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Catherine Keating, daughter of former PM Paul Keating, are also named in the files, though Rudd denies ever meeting Epstein.

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    5 m
  • Charcuterie chippies take snacking to the next level

    Charcuterie chippies take snacking to the next level
    Jan 31 2026
    A new food trend transforms potato chips into gourmet snacks by loading them with cold cuts, cheeses, and various sauces. Known as 'charcuterie chippies' or 'chippy boys', these creations range from Italian antipasto-style combinations with prosciutto and parmigiano reggiano to vegetarian options with roasted garlic tomatoes and whipped ricotta, and even sweet versions featuring melted peanut butter and chocolate. The trend offers portable, customisable snacks suitable for picnics and casual dining.

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    4 m
  • Queensland e-bike rebate scheme funds illegal purchases

    Queensland e-bike rebate scheme funds illegal purchases
    Jan 31 2026
    A Queensland government rebate scheme offering up to $500 for e-bikes and e-scooters resulted in approximately $374,000 being spent on illegal devices. Hundreds of Queenslanders used the rebates to purchase e-bikes and scooters that exceeded the legal maximum speed limit of 25 kilometres per hour. The scheme was designed to encourage active transport among locals.

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  • Bondi Beach tribute honours young shark attack victim

    Bondi Beach tribute honours young shark attack victim
    Jan 31 2026
    Bondi Beach hosted a paddle-out tribute for 12-year-old Nico Antic, who died in a shark attack at Nielsen Park. The North Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club, where Nico was an active member of the Nippers program, organised the memorial gathering. Family, friends, schoolmates, and rugby club members came together to honour the boy whose life was tragically cut short.

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    2 m
  • AI shopping bots blur the line between advice and ads

    AI shopping bots blur the line between advice and ads
    Jan 31 2026
    Australian consumers are increasingly using AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to research products and make purchasing decisions, with 86% having used AI for shopping research in the last three months. These AI chatbots now feature sponsored content that appears as advice, making it difficult to distinguish between genuine recommendations and paid advertisements. The technology is transforming both online and in-store shopping experiences, from price comparisons to predicting future sales, though concerns exist about accuracy and the need for regulatory oversight.

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    3 m
  • Military boot camp transforms tech-addicted teens

    Military boot camp transforms tech-addicted teens
    Jan 31 2026
    Veteran Mentors is a military-inspired youth development program run by former and current defence personnel for young Australians aged 12 to 17. The nine-day junior leadership program removes technology and focuses on building accountability, confidence and resilience through three phases: self-leadership, teamwork, and leading others. The program includes a three-day reconnection expedition for parents and children to rebuild their relationship away from devices and distractions.

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    5 m
  • The hidden microplastics threat in your home

    The hidden microplastics threat in your home
    Jan 31 2026
    Microplastics are infiltrating human bodies through everyday items including kettles, takeaway containers, tea bags, toothbrushes and sunscreen. Dr Scott Wilson, a leading microplastics researcher, explains that these particles cause inflammation and release harmful chemicals into the body, with evidence showing they distribute throughout all organs and systems. Practical alternatives include switching to glass kettles, bamboo toothbrushes, loose leaf tea, wax wraps and microplastic-free sunscreens.

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    6 m