Jan 29 2021

Why is Wombat Poo Square?

The mystery surrounding the creation of wombats cube-shaped poo has finally been explained.

University of Tasmania wildlife ecologist SCOTT CARVER says the cubes are formed in the wombat’s intestine, much higher than originally thought.

They found varying muscle thickness around the species’ intestines and muscle contractions forms the...

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Jan 28 2021

Canberra house prices jump again

Canberra house prices have leapt to a record high to round out the end of 2020.

The latest Domain House Price Report shows median house prices for the capital rose by 6.4 per cent over the December quarter to $855,530.

The reports shows house prices in all capital cities are at new peaks, except for Darwin and Perth.

 

 

 

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Jan 28 2021

Canberrans waiting longest in country for emergency treatment

The latest report on government services shows Canberra patients continue to wait longer than anywhere else in the country for emergency hospital treatment.

Just 48% of patients presenting to our emergency departments are treated on time, compared to a national average of 74%.

The latest figures come just weeks after it was revealed expansions to...

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Jan 28 2021

Medicine Shortage

ACT Doctors and pharmacists are reassuring patients that they will still be able to get the treatment they require even if their regular medication isn’t available.

It comes after dozens of medications face critical supply shortages due to global issues caused by COVID-19.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration says 40 medications are currently...

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