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Too many lives lost to alcohol

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals there were 1,667 alcohol-induced deaths in 2023. Alcohol-induced causes include chronic conditions like liver cirrhosis and acute conditions such as alcohol poisoning.   Produced By: Jon King Featured In Story: Robert Taylor – Policy and Engagement Manager for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation First aired on …

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George Negus – Journalist

George Negus was a television current affairs icon, being at the forefront of innovation and journalism throughout a long and stellar career. He passed away 15 October 2024 from Alzheimers disease, survived by his wife Kirsty Cockburn and sons Ned and Serge. He hosted the ground breaking 6o Minutes, Today, Foreign Correspondent and Dateline programs …

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Iranian Diaspora Celebrate the Death of Ebrahim Raisi

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, along with his Foreign Minister and government officials, have died in a helicopter crash on the border of Azerbaijan. The hard-line president left little love in the hearts of the Iranian diaspora in Australia.  While Iranian state media declares an official period of mourning, many Iranians around the world are celebrating. …

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Healthcare support needed as dementia prevalence set to double in 30 years

Research from Dementia Australia shows people living with will increase 93 per cent by 2054. With Dementia being the second cause of death in Australia, we look into what can be done to improve the healthcare sector. We spoke with Dr Kaele Stokes, the Executive Director of Services at Dementia Australia, about the importance of …

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