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Sugar tax needed to tackle obesity

AUSTRALIA must introduce a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to curb the nation’s escalating obesity crisis. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has published the ”Sickly Sweet” chapter of its pre-budget submission, which warns obesity has...

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8 hours ago

Editorial

Lest We Forget – now more than ever

EACH year, Anzac Day serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served our nation in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping. In a world that often feels fast paced and uncertain, taking the time to acknowledge Anzac Day...

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8 hours ago

Editorial

Election pipe-dream proposals?

UNBELIEVABLE. Government decision-making on major expenditures often involves extensive analysis and feasibility studies, yet recent weeks have seen a flood of financial promises and initiatives lacking funding or viability. These pipe-dream...

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8 hours ago

Editorial

Real access to the arts

I READ with interest the article regarding the State Government’s 10-year cultural policy release (Pioneer, page 28, 16/4/25) The word “access” to arts, culture and creative experiences in particular caught my eye. While I understand the...

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8 hours ago

Editorial

Political pub test conversation

1. OTHER states are seeking to ban floodplain developments, so why in SA do these continue to be approved? 2. On paper, councils see significant regional investment opportunity (a short-term lens) but does the long-term risk outweigh the short-term...

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8 hours ago

Editorial

More funding for rural health and aged care

CATHOLIC Health Australia (CHA) is calling for reforms to sustain and improve vital hospital and aged care services and patient care for the millions of people living in rural and remote Australia. Due to smaller patient volumes and higher costs...

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8 hours ago