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Melissa Collogan, a doctor at Windale Community Medical Centre in Lake Macquarie, says GPs are fatigued after two years of COVID.

‘We are at breaking point’: Regional Australians suffer as doctor shortages continue

A shortage of doctors is jeopardising the health and well-being of people in regional and rural Australia.

  • by Andrew Taylor
Sarah Sweeney and her children Hugo and Charlotte decided to cut back on extracurricular activities and have more time for fun.

Pandemic ‘silver lining’: How slashing over-scheduling may be saving kids’ life skills

New research has re-ignited the great “how many is too many” extracurricular activities debate; some experts argue kids’ social skills - once harmed by too much scheduling - will benefit.

  • by Wendy Tuohy
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