Months of forest fires and toxic haze in Indonesia has severely disrupted daily life.
Indonesians share impact of haze on their livelihoods
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Sax Institute is recruiting for 18 and Up, an intergenerational study of wellbeing and ageing which follows its landmark 45 and Up study Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Researchers hope to better understand the drivers of major health challenges facing younger people, such as mental illness and rising cancer rates, through the recruitment of 100,000 people for Australia’s largest intergenerational study of wellbeing and ageing. The independent and not-for-profit research institute the Sax Institute, on Thursday launched the 18 and Up study, which will follow the health of those aged 18 to 45 throughout their lives. Continue reading...
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Erin Patterson prepares for mushroom murders appeal ruling to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term
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Lawyers for Marist Brothers face questions over advice to keep serial offender out of ‘legal arena’
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