The government has initiated a review of gender-affirming healthcare for trans and gender-diverse youth, with the National Health and Medical Research Council leading the effort to examine the use of puberty blockers. Health Minister Mark Butler has urged Queensland to halt its plan to pause treatment for children, emphasizing the need for national consistency and evidence-based care. LGBTIQ+ health groups have cautiously welcomed the review, emphasizing the importance of expert-led processes free from political interference to ensure safe and inclusive healthcare for young people.
Full Article
Armand Duplantis sets new pole vault world record at 6.27m
Sweden's Armand Duplantis set a new men's pole vault world record for the 11th time, clearing 6.27 metres at the All Star Perche meet in France, surpassing his previous best of 6.26m. Emmanouil Karalis finished second with a Greek record of 6.02m, as six men cleared 5.91m or higher for the first time in a single competition. Duplantis also set new outdoor and indoor world records in 2024, including a 6.26m jump in Poland and...
Read more