Service provides lifeline for expectant and new mums

Queensland secured a spot in the Sheffield Shield final against South Australia after a draw in the final round, with other results falling in their favor. South Australia's captain Nathan McSweeney and Queensland's stand-in skipper Marnus Labuschagne agreed to the draw as neither side could win the match. Tasmania's win over New South Wales and Victoria's victory over Western Australia paved the way for Queensland to secure second place on the ladder and face South...

A live-stream from NASA showed the SpaceX shuttle splashing down off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, US, with the crew celebrating the successful landing. The four astronauts aboard were welcomed home by the ground crew, with recovery boats testing for hypergolic fumes before beginning the process of preparing the vessel for removal from the ocean. The astronauts, including Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, spent a prolonged mission aboard the International Space Station, setting new records...

A new a capella-style singing group called Singing Mamas has been established in Wellard by vocal coach Nicole George, inspired by the UK's Singing Mamas Organisation, to provide support and community for local mothers. The group meets every Wednesday morning at the John Wellard Community Centre, sponsored by the City of Kwinana, offering a safe space for women to share their feelings and make joyful noise while singing positive affirmations and uplifting lyrics. Recognizing the...

St George Illawarra has freed up salary cap space by reaching an agreement with Francis Molo for his early release from the club, with Molo agreeing to pay back a significant sum to terminate his contract. The Dragons had faced difficulties in signing a replacement due to the cap constraints, but the resolution allows for more flexibility in the roster. With Molo's departure, the team now has room to potentially add a forward player to...

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns that Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Donald Trump's tariffs will impact the federal budget, potentially causing a $1.2 billion hit to GDP and increasing inflation. Chalmers also expresses concerns about global trade wars, stating that indirect effects of tariffs could be up to four times larger than direct impacts. Despite this, Chalmers rules out reciprocal tariffs against the US and will present the federal budget on March 25. Full Article

One study in Nature Medicine used data from the UK Biobank to analyze the impact of genetics and environmental factors on aging and longevity. Results showed that environmental factors played a major role in determining lifespan, with genetics contributing less than 2%. Factors such as smoking, socio-economic status, and physical activity levels were found to have the most influence on early death and biological aging. Full Article