Health Minister Mark Butler says pharmacists won’t be forced to sell vapes after backlash from the industry over a deal with the Greens to water down vaping reforms. He said the decision to stock vapes would be made by individual pharmacies. “This is, I think, a sensible balance between accessContinue Reading
Vapes will be made available at pharmacies without a prescription after the Albanese government struck a deal with the Greens that will soften a proposed retail ban on e-cigarettes. Health Minister Mark Butler on Monday secured support from the minor party for Labor’s contentious plan that originally would have limitedContinue Reading
Multiple people have been stung by a deadly jellyfish in the waters of a world-heritage paradise on Queensland’s coast this summer- and there are suggestions to close the area’s pristine beaches to stop more potentially life-threatening stings. The dire warning from Jamie Seymour, the country’s leading authority on the deadlyContinue Reading
The head of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has sparked confusion after suggesting that ticks will be counted as Yes votes but crosses will not be counted as Nos in the Voice referendum. On referendum day, widely expected to be October 14, Australians will be asked to write either “yes”Continue Reading
There’s been a lot of talk about the Indigenous Voice to parliament from politicians as the campaigns for and against the referendum gather momentum. With information about the proposal coming thick and fast, it’s only natural a lot of Australian voters have questions. After setting off for an education campaign,Continue Reading
Australians have found out what they will be asked at the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and how the constitution would be changed to enshrine the advisory body. Anthony Albanese had tears in his eyes as he revealed the wording of the referendum question and proposed constitutional amendmentContinue Reading
Bali has long been a top holiday spot for Aussies, but the tide may be turning as stricter rules are introduced on the party island. Aussies flock to the island every year for cheap food, affordable accommodation and stunning scenery. Bali is the second most popular tourist destination for Australians,Continue Reading
In the wake of a new Covid wave, the Victorian Greens are calling on the state government to start the “intensive promotion” of some mandates that are all too familiar. In a conference on Saturday, Dr Tim Read, the Victorian Greens spokesman for health, called on the re-elected Andrews governmentContinue Reading