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The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff Vitamins – we all need them, but how do we get them? We all need vitamins to keep our bodies healthy and in good working order. Vitamins are organic compounds that occur naturally in foods – our bodies can’t produce them ourselves, so you need to eat the right foods to provide […]
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Standard Drinks and You
A standard drink is any drink that contains 10 grams of alcohol. It can be hard to work out standard drinks because different types of drinks contain different amounts of alcohol, are mixed with different ingredients and come in different sized containers. Sometimes you can tell how many standard drinks your drink contains by looking […]
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Tinnitus
Millions of people around the world have some form of tinnitus, ranging from mild to severe. Some of us may have experienced ringing in the ears for a short period after seeing a live band or going to a rock concert. Everybody’s tinnitus noise is individual to them, and it is like hearing a ringing, […]
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Headlice
Nits and head lice are a big worry for many parents with kids of preschool and primary school age. Quite often, there is a sense of shame associated with having nits or head lice. But infestation is quite common – it can and does happen to anyone. There is nothing to be ashamed of! Nits […]
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Winter Colds and Flu
Now that the colder months are setting in, it’s important to keep yourself healthy in order to prevent colds and flu. Staying healthy means keeping warm, drinking lots of water and of course eating healthy foods, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables. Another way to stay healthy is to take a daily multivitamin, vitamin C and […]
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India Arie
Eight years after her standout debut release, Grammy award-winning songstress India Arie is back with her latest and arguably her best album yet. When India Aria released her debut album Acoustic Soul back in 2001, she was like a breath of fresh air sweeping through the music industry. At a time when the majority of […]
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Pularumpi School (Melville Island NT)
Winner: Neasha Benton School: Pularumpi School (Melville Island NT) Melville Magic The Vibe crew headed up to the Tiwi Islands last month to congratulate some talented students. The vibrant Indigenous community of Melville Island recently played host to the Vibe barbecue thanks to the work of three talented young students. Neasha Benton, Thecla Brogan and […]
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Diabetes – the Black Plague?
It’s one of the biggest health problems facing our community. Make sure you have the facts. It might feel like everywhere you turn people are banging on about diabetes, but the fact is, diabetes is still affecting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than other Australians. A recent study by the Australian Institute of […]
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School Daze
Starting high school this year? You’re not alone. Grown-ups always tell you that your school years are the best years of your life. This might seem pretty hard to believe during a double period of maths, but with the right approach, school can be a really rewarding and enjoyable experience. One of the hardest parts […]
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Tattooing
Tattooing is a process in which the skin is punctured with a sharp tool or needle in order to introduce a dye under the top layer. Practised in ancient Egypt and in many indigenous cultures, the art of tattooing spread from Egypt across the western world, appearing, disappearing and reappearing throughout recorded history. The first […]
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Hygiene in the Bush
Hygiene and safety are important things to keep in mind while in the bush. There’s nothing worse than getting sick or hurting yourself in the bush – it can ruin your weekend and may even be life threatening. To ensure your camping experience is trouble free, try and keep these things in mind: 1. Keep […]
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Cataracts
A cataract is progressive clouding of the lens inside the human eye. First it goes yellow, then brown, and finally totally opaque (cloudy). Cataracts usually develop as part of the aging process. But they may also develop as a result of injury, certain diseases, medications or even our genes. Children and infants can be affected […]
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Tim Cahill
Last month, Tim Cahill became the first Australian to score a goal at the FIFA World Cup, handing the Socceroos their first ever victory in the tournament. Ever since those two heavenly strikes in Kaiserslautern, the name Tim Cahill has became as instantly recognisable across Australia as an Ian Thorpe, a Cathy Freeman or a […]
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Moggill State School (Moggill QLD)
Winner: Isabella Higgins School: Moggill State School (Moggill QLD)
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Liver Safe Life
Hepatitis C is spreading fast, but there are ways to protect yourself. Hepatitis C is the most reported infectious disease over the last 10 years in Australia, with an estimated 16,000 new infections every year. There are estimated to be approximately 242,000 people with hepatitis C in Australia, but more recently a survey indicated that […]
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Homesick? You’re not as alone as you feel.
Moving somewhere new, whether it’s temporary or permanent, can be tough. Even if you’ve chosen to make the move, settling in to a new habitat with strange places and unfamiliar faces can make the strongest of us want to turn tail and run back home. Feeling homesick when you move to a new place is […]
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