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Health Cash for kidneys on the nose - patient A PROPOSAL by a Canberra medico to reward organ donors with $50,000 has raised the ire of a Busselton woman with renal problems.....full story
Spearwood kids’ heartfelt jump THREE Fremantle Dockers were on hand at Phoenix Primary School in Spearwood on May 9 to help the school’s kids mark Jump Rope for Heart Day by taking part in a Guinness World Record breaking attempt.....full story
Baby insurance gets mixed reviews INSURANCE giant ING’s new cover for unborn babies has received mixed reviews from parents and disability groups since its launch two weeks ago.....full story
Pricey food disadvantages students GROCERY price increases are affecting struggling students, who are thinking twice whether to buy or not buy.....full story
Premix tax hike dodgeable - Fosters ALCOHOL manufactures may substitute wine or beer in mixed alcoholic drinks to avoid the federal government’s recently imposed tax hike.....full story
Beeliar mums want more than 14 weeks MOTHERS from the Beeliar playgroup want to be home with their babies as long as possible and think maternity leave for working mums should be much longer than the proposed 14 weeks.....full story
Organ donation should be compulsory - professor ORGAN donation should be made compulsory says the chair of WA’s main kidney transplant service.....full story
Students fake symptoms for extensions STUDENTS are resorting to harmful practices to fake illnesses, in order to obtain medical certificates for assignment extensions.....full story
Youths eschew organic food MOST younger Western Australians are aware of the term ‘organic food’, but not of the food’s content, and would not take the initiative to consume it, says the founder of an local organic farming company.....full story
Murdoch straightening out crippling problem MID BACK pain is being targeted in a new study being conducted at Murdoch University Chiropractic Clinic to try and determine the most effective treatment for the condition.....full story
Injury prompts DIY warning A SERIOUS accident involving a homemade lift at a bed and breakfast in Quinns Rocks has sparked concern amongst Worksafe on the dangers of self-installed devices.....full story
Depression prescription dissatisfaction MENTAL healthcare patients have spoken out about the treatment of anxiety and depression, following criticism of the medical profession’s use of anti-depressants by grieving mother of late newsreader Charmaine Dragun.....full story
AMA wants new kid’s hospital THIS year’s State Budget should prioritise a new, state-of-the-art children’s hospital, provide more staffed hospital beds, and increased training places for medical graduates, says a prominent WA health lobbyist.....full story
Mixed response to name and shame THERE have been mixed reactions among consumers and restaurateurs over the WA government’s bid to name and shame unhygienic restaurants on a department of health website.....full story
Car smoking ignites debate SMOKING in cars has sparked a debate between WA’s health and civil liberties lobbyists. “There is overwhelming evidence that smoking in a car which is an enclosed space endangers children,” said Mike Daube, President of the Australian council on Smoking and Health. “The Western Australian government has always been the national leader in tobacco control.....full story
To ban or not to ban car smoking WHETHER smoking should be banned in cars, to help save children’s lungs, is becoming a topic for debate in Western Australia.....full story
Local chiros support uni clinic AMID controversy over the number of hours fifth year chiropractic students have to bill at Murdoch University (eMU News 21/4/08), professional chiropractors in the area have backed the uni’s chiropractic clinic.....full story
Perth’s gas buses safe - PTA PERTH bus commuters can rest easy, says the Public Transport Authority, because gas cylinders used in buses here are different to those used in Brisbane where a cylinder exploded on a gas-powered bus last week.....full story
Vincent chefs to brush up on food hygeine A NEW course for food handlers is being developed by the Town of Vincent and Challenger TAFE.....full story
'Layback' Sally defends Claremont A WOMAN pictured in the Sunday Times recently, sculling shooters while laying back on the bar at the Claremont Hotel, claims furore over the practice is nothing more than media hype.....full story
Leeming centre's 12-month layoff LEEMING residents are worried the yearlong renovation planned for their local recreation centre.....full story
Shisha seshes pack a punch THE WA cancer council says smoking tobacco through a water pipe (or shisha) delivers as much smoke to the lungs as 100 to 200 cigarettes.....full story
Sandgropers turn to Psychics A PERTH psychic says people unable to afford psychotherapy are turning to soothsayers instead.....full story
Backyard dongers mooted as granny flats VICTORIAN officials have questioned the cost effectiveness of a plan floated by WA's housing department to install mining town-style dongers in people's backyards to act as granny flats.....full story
Blokes muscle in on pole dancing NORMALLY the exclusive exercise realm of lithe females, pole dancing could also sculpt the abs, pecs and glutes of burly blokes, says an inner-Perth dance instructor.....full story
Consumerism breeds child trafficking CHILD trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry that is the backbone of Western consumerism, a World Vision Youth Official says.....full story
Dementia strikes early DEMENTIA is not just a disease affecting the elderly, says Andrew Watt, whose father was diagnosed six years ago, at the age of 55, and is now in full-time nursing care.....full story
Domestic violence sucks "HE always says sorry the next day, and that he didn't mean it, but it always happens again," says Sarah who does not want her real name revealed for fear of retribution.....full story
Freo's own Jacob's Ladder FREO power walkers are fast transforming the 68 stairs of a local incline into a portside version of Perth's Jacob's Ladder.....full story
Is your hair worth $10,000? A MANAGER at IKEA Innaloo has lopped her long lavish locks to raise about $20,000 for a cancer cure.....full story
Brekky lifts kids' spirits WEDNESDAY mornings sees smiling kids across the board at South Lake Primary School, as breakfast is served up for them.....full story
Fear of falsies prolongs toothache agony ARMADALE resident Kara Gurnick has had a toothache for two months, but even after prodding from friends and family, she still has not been to the dentist.....full story
Study drug gains popularity UNIVERSITY students are ditching coffee and energy drinks in preference for prescribed drug Ritalin, in order to improve concentration levels.....full story
North Cott does swimmingly NORTH COTTESLOE Surf Life Saving Club had become a finalist in the prestigious Surf Life Saving Club of the Year award, which was set be announced on April 4 .....full story
New menu keeps kids healthy and happy THE canteen at Canning Vale Primary School has implemented a new menu to better the health of its students.....full story
Good Lord, you'll be missed. UP to 12,000 people who make use of the Lords Sports Centre in Subiaco each week will have to find somewhere else to exercise at the end of 2008.....full story
Active asthmatics unite in Freo ENTERTAINMENT, exercise and education will be on the agenda when the Western Australian Asthma Foundation hosts its bi-annual Triple 'E' event on April 14 and 15.....full story
Waiting room only at Booragoon Medicare A FULL waiting room is an increasingly common sight at Booragoon Medicare.....full story
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