Household paint, pen ink, and watered-down ash used in DIY tattoos prompt warnings over home kits
Pen ink, household paint, even watered-down ash — laser tattoo removalist Phil Pagdin has seen it all. He's among those in the industry concerned about the safety of home tattoo kits available to buy online.
Mel's nervous about what the government tightening NDIS spending will mean for her autistic kids
Melbourne mother Mel Spencer's three children are thriving since accessing NDIS support to manage autism and other conditions. She's nervous about what the government's plans to save $14.4 billion over four years will mean for her children.
Online counselling platform won't be an app — and mental health groups say it also won't be enough
Mental health groups say the government did not go far enough in its commitment to create a digital platform for people with simpler mental health needs, and funding for more workers was more urgently needed.
'Welcome to fat f*** university': Fitness gymfluencers a growing 'danger' for young boys
A new wave of fitness and gym influencers is exposing young boys to a constant barrage of pursuits for physical perfection, and experts warn it poses a serious mental health risk.
Families face 'loss, guilt and anger' as they deal with a genetic disease that has no cure or treatment
For years now, Natalia Rossiter has provided 24-hour care for her husband who has Huntington's disease, but she wonders how she can continue without psychological support.
From NDIS cost revisions to a new employment program, what's in the budget for disability?
Disability was a big part of this year's federal budget. Here are the key takeaways now the dust has settled.
Australian of the Year brain cancer free one year on from diagnosis
Richard Scolyer, who has treated his stage four brain cancer using his own research, has announced his latest scans show no new cancer growth one year after his initial diagnosis.
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Police officer stabbed in the head in Sydney CBD chased alleged attacker before arresting him
The incident unfolded just after 1pm when a 33-year-old man wielding a knife about 30 centimetres long confronted two police officers on traffic duties near Hyde Park, allegedly stabbing one of them multiple times in the head.
Ice baths, breath work and celebrating 'a win a week' help men keep their mental health in check
Sinking into a freezing pool of ice water to ease anxiety might sound like a peculiar way to feel better, but it's one way men are fighting mental illness.
Beach milestone for Indian student left with disabilities after alleged attack in Hobart
A visit to a much loved beach represents a major milestone for Devarshi Deka, as he — and his loved ones — come to grips with his life now, in the wake of the alleged attack which took so much away from him.
Karin dumped her doctor after they assumed she wouldn’t be 'sexually active'. Here's why that matters
Karin Swift's doctor refused to give her a cervical cancer screening on the grounds people with a disability are not "sexually active". She's now part of a campaign designed to help educate health professionals about how to treat people with a disability.
How climate cafes are helping people suffering from eco-anxiety
Eco-anxiety is affecting more than two-thirds of Australians aged 16-25 years, according to Missions Australia's latest research.
Raimond Gaita is 'one of the foremost minds' in the country. At 78 he's still living by his convictions
After a lifetime of talking and thinking about ethics and morality, renowned philosopher and author of Romulus, My Father, Raimond Gaita is still living by his convictions.
Brett is the only bloke in his aqua aerobics class and says more men should give it a go
At 6 feet 2 inches tall, Brett Rogers towers over the women in his aqua aerobics class but says he doesn't feel like a fish out of water because it's the best way to keep fit in retirement.
Baby Chace is hospitalised regularly due to a recurring illness but has to wait months to see a specialist
Regional families with sick children say they are at breaking point as they struggle with lengthy wait times for specialist medical appointments and mounting travel costs.
'Deeply problematic': Plan for chastity project founder to visit all-girls high school sparks outrage
Parents and students from an all-girls Catholic college on the NSW Central Coast want conservative American author and chastity promoter Jason Evert's planned talk this week cancelled, with a petition overnight amassing 700 signatures.
Medical licence of ex-hospital boss suspended amid allegations of falsifying death certificates
The Medical Board of Australia has suspended Dr Peter Renshaw's medical practitioner registration. It comes after an investigation was launched into allegations he falsified death certificates.
Life after coffee: Why quitting caffeine makes sense for your mind and your bank balance
After decades as a big coffee drinker, Jesse recently gave it away, and says he is already noticing health improvements. Experts agree there is a range of benefits to ditching the daily grind.
Having babies in Australia is 'not a good deal', and more women are saying 'not for me'
For decades, women in Australia have been told they should have more children for the good of the country, but there's many reasons why more are choosing to stay child free.
'Our two children's needs are entirely different': Parents' thoughts on banning social media for children
Deciding when and how children should access social media is a universal challenge for parents and there's not always a one-size-fits-all solution — even when it comes to kids in the same family.
Demand rises for 83-year-old Ninja Nan's self-defence classes after attacks on women
Black belt Gerri Kissner, aka Ninja Nan, teaches free self-defence classes in her retirement to show women how to fight off would-be attackers.
Salmon farms are this species' main extinction threat. But have the farms changed – or just kept going?
Scientists last year raised the alarm — twice — about the fate of Tasmania's endangered Maugean skate after its population was found to have declined by 47 per cent. But while the salmon industry maintains that all's well, it has also asked for a shift in goal posts to redefine a 'healthy' harbour to a 'viable' one.
Liam faces the threat of instant blindness, but his skills and confidence have soared since becoming a volunteer reader
Nine-year-old Liam Fulford lost his reading confidence after being diagnosed with a condition that can cause instantaneous blindness. Now he's inspiring young readers while developing his own skills.
Angela says ketamine has helped halt her depression where other drugs haven't worked
Once a week Angela Neale pops on some headphones, a blindfold, and plays her favourite tracks by singer-songwriter Enya. But before that she takes a clinically administered ketamine nasal spray.
Household paint, pen ink, and watered-down ash used in DIY tattoos prompt warnings over home kits
Pen ink, household paint, even watered-down ash — laser tattoo removalist Phil Pagdin has seen it all. He's among those in the industry concerned about the safety of home tattoo kits available to buy online.
'Trickery and deception': Frontline domestic violence services say federal budget a let-down
Domestic, family and sexual violence organisations are warning they will need to start winding back services because the federal government hasn’t invested enough in the sector in its latest budget.
Mel's nervous about what the government tightening NDIS spending will mean for her autistic kids
Melbourne mother Mel Spencer's three children are thriving since accessing NDIS support to manage autism and other conditions. She's nervous about what the government's plans to save $14.4 billion over four years will mean for her children.
'When I read that line, I was shocked': Australian Ballet responds to 'offensive' criticism of dancers' bodies
The Australian Ballet has slammed a review of one of the company's latest productions, which described dancers as looking "unusually thin".
Script provider MediSecure is at centre of 'large-scale ransomware' data breach, ABC can confirm
National cyber security coordinator Michelle McGuinness says the Australian Federal Police is also looking into the breach.
Online counselling platform won't be an app — and mental health groups say it also won't be enough
Mental health groups say the government did not go far enough in its commitment to create a digital platform for people with simpler mental health needs, and funding for more workers was more urgently needed.
Regional students are more likely to miss school due to pelvic pain. A new program aims to help close gaps in knowledge
Starting next year, the Victorian government plans to fund 400 pelvic pain and menstrual health education sessions for students across the state, with regional and rural schools prioritised for delivery.
Families face 'loss, guilt and anger' as they deal with a genetic disease that has no cure or treatment
For years now, Natalia Rossiter has provided 24-hour care for her husband who has Huntington's disease, but she wonders how she can continue without psychological support.