As the SA Government spruiks its education record ahead of the state election, it is facing accusations from Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham of slashing funding since Jay Weatherill became Premier.

Teachers are allowing students to call them by their first names as some schools move away from the use of titles and surnames.

The blood test would make diagnosis easier, cheaper and more broadly available than the current invasive and expensive options. But will people want to know years out that they will one day suffer from Alzheimer's disease?

Brisbane residents are being asked to join a global movement called Love Food Hate Waste, where they are cut the amount of good food they throw away by participating in a six-week challenge.