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Food and drinks are getting sweeter. Even if it’s not all sugar, it’s bad for our health

Today we consume too much sugar in foods and drinks – the kind that is linked to higher rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay.

The New Daily

July marks a high point for Australian COVID-19 deaths, but signs of a plateau are emerging

There are signs that Victoria could be moving past the peak of its current COVID-19 wave as the nation nears the end of its deadliest month since the pandemic began.

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Junk food brands targeting teens through viral TikTok 'challenges', researchers say

Experts say new research highlighting the "insidious" tactics companies are using on TikTok to target young users should prompt government action on junk food advertising.

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Fruit and vegetable prices soar at Coles and Woolworths: Study

Eating a healthy diet in Australia is increasingly becoming an expensive luxury, according to new research that tracked fruit and vegetable prices.

The New Daily

Deakin University data shows which foods are soaring in price while others hold steady

Skyrocketing lettuce prices have capture people's attention but other items in the fresh produce section have remained the same price over the past two years and some have even become cheaper.

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Union launches dispute with Deakin University over payments for casuals

Accusations of academics being paid per piece, rather than per hour, comes amid widespread higher education wage complaints

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Remote learning was even tougher for migrant parents. Here’s what they want schools to know in case lockdowns return

When COVID forced school closures, many parents found themselves more involved than ever with their children’s learning. For some parents, it was hard work but broadly achievable. Many migrant parents, however, found themselves at a distinct disadvantage.

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Yes, $5 for lettuce is too much. Government should act to stem the rising cost of healthy eating

The cost of living is on the rise. The recent Consumer Price Index (a measure of inflation of a standard basket of goods) revealed Australians’ grocery baskets are one of the biggest casualties.

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Deakin University lecturer Adam Brown charged with murdering wife in Melbourne home

Deakin University digital media lecturer Adam Brown fronts court, where he is charged with the murder of his wife at a Croydon North home.

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Refugee children want a future in Australia. So why are they excluded from universities?

Lack of visas mean even those who finish high school and win scholarships can find themselves barred from further studies

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AEC investigating website registered to One Nation candidate fundraising for 'freedom candidates'

The Australian Electoral Commission investigates a website registered to One Nation candidate Rebecca Lloyd which purports to connect voters to local minor party candidates.

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Which university is safest? This is how every Australian uni performed in a survey about sexual violence and harassment

A survey investigating sexual harassment and sexual assault among students across 39 Australian universities reveals some institutions are recording results three times the national average. All 39 universities have been collated and ranked here.

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Medical school sets aside dozens of positions for country kids who could stay locally for good

Deakin University's medical school is banking that there's truth to the saying "you can take the kid out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the kid".

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