National Asthma Council Australia issues warning after inhalers placed on 60-day dispensing list

The country's leading asthma organization has issued a warning after asthma medications were placed on the 60-day prescription list. Since 1 September, over 70 asthma inhalers have been available to asthma sufferers and can be obtained as a 60-day prescription following enrolment in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Bush summit on regional issues planned in Port Hedland

A group of senior mining and agricultural executives and community leaders will visit Port Hedland on August 30 as part of the National Bush Summit Campaign tour to address issues plaguing Australians in the region revealed by a new survey. According to the Mood of the Bush survey, the cost of living and housing affordability … Read more

The Skill Engineer: Future of e-scooter program at risk due to critical funding issues

A vocational training program in Broome known for teaching students how to build their own electric scooter and other job-related skills is facing closure due to insufficient funding. The Skill Engineer launched its Broome e-scooter program in 2023, with 60 participants successfully completing the 10-week course.