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New Endorsement Model for Cosmetic Surgeons in Australia

A new endorsement model for cosmetic surgery will be coming into effect soon. It aims to provide accreditation for qualified cosmetic surgeons and help improve safety in the Australian cosmetic industry. While some are supportive of this change, others worry that unqualified medical practitioners will be recognised as cosmetic surgeons.   Image: Image: Shutterstock – …

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Indigenous communities to get better mobile service

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland announced additional funds to improving black spots in mobile coverage as part of infrastructure improvements. She said this would help with closing the gap targets for remote Indigenous communities. There are those who would benefit from a break from screen based slavery and this appears now to be a receding respite …

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Climate emergency.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)  has released its latest report.  The report warns climate change has rapidly altered the atmosphere,  and has generated more extreme weather events. The report confirms we are now 1.1 degrees above pre-industrial temperatures,  that humans are unequivocally increasing our greenhouse gas emissions, which is leading increasing in the …

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