As Australia considers a sugar tax to combat obesity and diabetes, dietitian and nutritionist Jemma O'Hanlon joins the discussion to unpack the health implications of alternative products.

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Former Minister David Elliott has condemned suggestions to cut Australia's defence spending, arguing it's "dumb" given global instability.

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Prominent Indigenous leader Warren Mundine has voiced his support for a single national flag for Australia, advocating for unity over division.

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A trend has emerged in Sydney childcare centres, with increasing numbers of parents refusing male childcare workers and requesting female-only staff.

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MP Chief Economist Shane Oliver is delving into the phenomenon of "doom spending," where nearly half of Gen Z reportedly dismiss saving as "pointless" and opt for impulse purchases to cope with stress.

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Professor Lisa Key, a road safety researcher at the University of NSW, acknowledges the complexity of preventing accidents involving elderly drivers, stating there's "no easy solution."

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In a peculiar overnight incident, a brazen thief stole 53 right boots from a display at Shoe Fashions Kenmore in a Brisbane shopping centre.

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The effectiveness of Australia's e-cigarette ban is under intense scrutiny, with market research from Roy Morgan indicating a rise in smoking, especially among young adults, while University of Sydney's Professor Becky Freeman holds a contrary view, believing rates have significantly declined in the 18-24 age bracket.

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