Wednesday, 25 June 2025 19:07
OPPOSITION TO GENDER FLUID EDUCATION
FAMILY First has pledged to oppose what it calls “sexual and gender-fluid indoctrination” in childcare if elected in upcoming state elections. This follows reports of an Adelaide childcare centre introducing LGBTIQA+ topics to toddlers during IDAHOBIT. Family First argues such discussions should be left to parents and claims early education is being influenced by harmful ideology. The party is campaigning to protect parental rights, preserve childhood innocence, and challenge what it views as political overreach in the education system.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2025 19:05
ALZHEIMERS DRUG APPROVEDS FOR DISPENSING
KISUNLA (donanemab), a new Alzheimer's treatment, has been approved in Australia for early-stage patients with a specific genetic profile and confirmed amyloid plaque build-up. It’s the first treatment in 25 years to target the disease's cause by clearing brain plaques. Administered monthly, Kisunla aims to preserve independence longer. With 450,000 Australians in early stages potentially eligible, the drug’s PBS listing will be reviewed in July. Experts call it a breakthrough and urge support for early detection and access.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2025 19:04
RESEARCH SHOWS NURSES ARE UNPREPARED
NEW research from Charles Darwin University reveals Australian nurses are underprepared for disasters, despite responding to hundreds of events since 2019—roughly one every 10 days. Lead author Angela Sheedy says nurses, though highly skilled, often react rather than proactively manage crises like pandemics, terror attacks, or environmental contamination. With climate change and other modern risks increasing disaster frequency, Sheedy calls for mandatory all-hazards training in nursing education to strengthen resilience and improve community outcomes during emergencies
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