Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in healthcare, from early disease detection to spotting fractures. So how will it shape the future of medicine – and what of the dangers of this new age? Catherine Lewis reports When Shakey, the first robot...

The first new treatment for early symptomatic Alzheimer’s brings new hope to Australians in the initial stages of this insidious disease. Catherine Lewis reports. The silent, stealthy stealing away of memory and self is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, the most...

How Australian-first research and trials are redefining survival for early-onset cancer in the young. Niki Waldegrave reports. Australia holds a grim record: the highest rates of early-onset breast cancer and bowel cancer in young people in the world. Now, local oncologists, researchers,...

Tobacco tax rises and vape crackdowns have boosted the black market to Prohibition proportions. So will new regulations be enough to calm and control this beleaguered industry? Catherine Lewis reports. Twenty years ago, a single cigarette cost $0.23. Extreme tax hikes...

Spring is the perfect time to give your home a fresh new look. Whether you’re painting inside or out, Colormaker’s sustainable, locally made paints can help you bring the latest colour trends to life. Based in Brookvale, Colormaker Industries produces a...

While many watercraft users are keen to head to the boat ramp this spring, there’s a team of dedicated volunteers at Marine Rescue NSW who have been busy preparing for the season ahead. Tamara Spray went out on the water...

Celebrations for North Sydney’s iconic fun park have started early in honour of its 90th year. Tamara Spray looks at how Luna Park has made its way into community folklore. Bringing together the generations in order to celebrate Luna Park’s long,...

The biggest reform in the treatment of ADHD in NSW will see GPs empowered to identify and manage the condition, slashing wait times and costs. Catherine Lewis investigates the shift from specialist diagnosis and treatment. Distracted, disorganised, daydreamer. School day descriptions...

GPs will soon be able to diagnose and treat ADHD under new State Government reforms, slashing wait times and costs for patients. Catherine Lewis examines any downsides to the major shake-up. Long wait times, sky-high costs, fragmented care, inconsistent prescribing of...