National law firm Slater and Gordon has urged parents to be wary of potentially dangerous and harmful baby products promoted as sleep-safe or sleep-inducing via social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.

Animal shaped plush pillows for babies to sleep with, suspended cots and hammocks, nests and cocoons advertised on social media could potentially restrict an infant’s ability to breathe or cause them to overheat. 

A fake check-in app is being used by anti-lockdown groups to deceive business owners and keep location data out of the hands of contact tracers.

The over 15,000 strong group shares links that allow users to generate fake check-in confirmations on their phones. 

The app passes no information to the government, making it difficult for contact tracers to find people.

Polish MPs have passed a controversial new media ownership law that may lead to the country’s largest remaining independent TV station loss of licence.

After a night of protests in Warsaw and 80 other towns against the bill, which opponents see as an attempt to silence an often critical broadcaster, the law passed on late Wednesday.

The vote came amid stormy scenes after the prime minister on Tuesday fired his deputy coalition member, prompting the party to leave the government.

An iron deficiency spike amongst children has begun to cause concern for Brisbane doctors. 

Figures show 40 per cent of girls aged 14 to 18 do not consume enough iron needed for growth and development.

General Practitioner Tanya Unni said a growing number of young patients were being diagnosed with low iron with symptoms including paleness, delayed growth, learning difficulties or behavioural problems. 

The University of Queensland has partnered the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council and Metro South Health, to improve the high dementia rates of indigenous Australians and communities.

The combined team known as DementiaECHO aims to increase local capacity to care for Indigenous Australians in remote, rural and urban communities.

UQ Health Director Professor Anthony Smith says, “Despite government attempts to address the issue, critical health workforce shortages continue to lead to inequitable access to appropriate and culturally safe healthcare."

A new ruling by the Australian Energy commission is being criticized by Solar Citizens, an organisation responsible for protecting solar panelled households. 

The new ruling known as “ the sun tax” will see networks now given the power to charge solar households for exporting clean energy.
 

National director Ellen Roberts says, “the decision to penalise households for sharing clean solar energy is deeply disappointing. Solar homes and businesses aren’t just driving down electricity bills but also play a major rule in slashing Australia’s emissions.” 

The latest cover of Vogue, featuring Yolngu model Magnolia Maymuru and her daughter Djarraran, has garnered a lot of attention online.

The striking photograph on the September issue of the magazine have seen comments on social media point outhe importance of centring the voices of First Nations women.

It's something not lost on Magnolia, who has said her community is incredibly proud for her to be featured on the cover with her daughter, as are many others across the country.

The High Court in London has allowed the US to challenge a psychiatric evaluation of Julian Assange, which was key in an earlier court ruling refusing Washington’s request to extradite him for trial.

Wednesday’s appeal proceeding is the latest development in the continuing effort by the US to extradite Assange to stand trial on American soil for alleged computer-related crimes.

District Judge Vanessa Baraitser refused in January to grant a request from Washington for Assange to face trial in the US on spying charges, ruling he was at serious risk of death by suicide.

Queensland authorities have taken aim at those who have attempted to evade the state's mask mandate by wearing fraudulent exemption badges and attempting to fake medical conditions.  

Deputy Police Commissioner Steve said those who legitimately struggle to wear masks should stay home.

However, Disability advocates are concerned that the misuse of badges may harm the credibility of those who have legitimate reasons not to wear masks. 

A Queensland lawn mowing company has taken up a new clean and green alternative to its typical human employees. 

Business owners Michael McConnel and Allison Gleeson have instead chosen to employ the grass cutting expertise of two goats named Salt and Pepper.

McConnel says “People don’t have to use herbicides and things like that; the goats come in, take all the bad stuff and put the stuff back in the soil”. Salt and Pepper are said to be hard workers who are happy to stay behind and get the job done.