One of Australia’s most important natural assets, the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), is being affected by the worst ever bleaching in its history, amid warmer than average water temperatures associated with this summer’s major El Niño event.
With extensive coral bleaching having been predicted as far back as October last year, Terry...
Medicines drug companies peddle as safe aren't always. from www.shutterstock.com.auIf a drug company treats a doctor to a nice lunch and a presentation on their newest products, is prescribing affected? Doctors generally think not, but the research evidence overwhelmingly says yes. And if these events do affect doctors’ decisions on patient...
Nurses do influence decisions on which medical products and equipment to buy.from www.shutterstock.com.auLast week Fairfax Media revealed pharmaceutical companies are spending lavish amounts treating Australian doctors to lunches, dinners and overseas trips.
However, it is not only doctors who are courted in this way. The article reported that...
Hillary Clinton is a flawed presidential candidate. But she's still probably the best on offer.Reuters/Lucas JacksonDonald Trump’s colourful tilt at becoming the Republican candidate for US president has somewhat overshadowed the tensions emerging in the Democratic race. A female president is obviously long overdue, so there is pressure to...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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