Free breast screening program 'saving lives'
New data has found a free government-funded breast cancer screening program is saving lives, but not enough Indigenous women are taking part. abc.net.au |
Drug use blamed for Indigenous mental health crisis
Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is on the brink of a mental health crisis, according to an Indigenous spokeswoman in north Queensland. abc.net.au |
Afghan children killed while playing with rocket
Eight Afghan children were killed while playing with a rocket round left in a village in northern Kunduz province, an official said. abc.net.au |
Centres failing toddlers
ONE in five of the nation's childcare centres fails to change nappies hygenically or ensure children get enough sleep. heraldsun.com.au |
Missing boy, 11, drove off in family car
POLICE appeal for help in search for a boy who drove off in his family car as motorists report the same model being driven erratically. heraldsun.com.au |