YUAN LIU AND STAFF WRITERS Thousands of Australians around the country will take part in a special virtual lantern lighting ceremony to raise money for blood cancer on October 10 this year. The event, called Light the Night, is … [Read more...]
Week puts focus on Queensland’s mental health
Sep 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
JADE MACBETH There’s no arguing that 2020 has been a stressful and unsettling year, which is why Queensland Mental Health Week couldn’t come at a better time. The state-wide event runs from October 10 to 18 and is a joint initiative … [Read more...]
Skin cancer sufferers push for sun safety
Sep 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
MADISON COSKERIE Skin cancer sufferers are highlighting the need for increased sun safety practices as Australia enters the warmer months when damaging ultraviolet radiation from the sun is at its highest. Experts agree that … [Read more...]
LGBT+ community struggles over COVID stresses
Sep 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
ALEXANDER MCKENNA COVID-19 and the social isolation it has created is having a negative effect on the mental health of members of the LGBT+ community both in Australia and around the world. The pandemic affects people in different … [Read more...]
Title fight puts boxer safety in spotlight
Sep 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
JESSE O’KEEFE The responsibility of trainers in relation to boxer safety in the ring and the need to protect boxers from the risks of brain injury are in the spotlight following last month’s controversial stoppage of the Australian lightweight … [Read more...]
Research brings hope for chronic fatigue sufferers
Sep 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
ROSIE BALL Eight years ago Josh Roberts was a fit and healthy teenager who loved running and academia, but these days he is forced to spend more than 20 hours each day in bed. That’s because the 25-year-old has myalgic … [Read more...]
Pandemic makes youth addiction help harder
Sep 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
DINA GETOVA The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on youth drug and alcohol treatment, with self-isolation and safety restrictions making it more difficult for young people to seek help. COVID-safe restrictions imposed … [Read more...]
‘The Mowerman’ hits Gold Coast for Bravehearts
Sep 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
SAMARA MCRAE AND STAFF WRITERS Seventy-five-year-old Robina resident Claude ‘The Mowerman’ Harvey will be pushing his famed lawn mower from Coolangatta to Hope Island and back this week to help raise money for Bravehearts’ White Balloon … [Read more...]
Cancer Council tool targets Queensland youth
Sep 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
LILY NOLAN Cancer Council Queensland have rolled out their latest tool to promote skin cancer awareness and this one is aimed specifically at the state’s youth. The campaign, which kicked off in August, uses a Cancer Risk Calculator … [Read more...]
Awareness week supports students’ mental health
Sep 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
HARLLY A LEWIS This week staff and students from Griffith University are taking part in the university’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Week, to encourage conversation and awareness about mental health issues. The week’s events … [Read more...]
