Public Transport in South Australia

Over the past few months, commuters have experienced significant problems with public transport services in South Australia. In October, Transfield took over bus contracts from Torrens Transit along the Outer North East and North South regions. However, this contract changeover has had a number of adverse effects for commuters all over Adelaide, with buses often running late, or not all, and driv... ...Read more

Let’s make a private battle public – breast cancer awareness key

October is known internationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about regular checks for breast cancer prevention and increase the community’s knowledge about breast cancer and breast cancer research. Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women in Australia. In 2011, it is estimated that 14,300 women and men in Australia will be diagn... ...Read more

Let’s talk about mental health

Yesterday marked the beginning of Mental Health Week in Australia, an annual event aiming to raise awareness of mental health issues and reduce the stigma and discrimination attached to mental illnesses. For many years, mental health was a taboo subject in society. But considering that one in five people will suffer from a mental health illness in Australia in the next 12 months, it is important ... ...Read more