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Red-light therapy does have health benefits but not the ones you think
Red-light therapy promises to treat everything from acne and hair loss to depression and chronic pain. Many of these claims are overhyped, but evidence suggests it can have healing powers Source link
Australian government 'deciding factor' in departure of ISIS-linked families from Syria
The Syrian government says Australia was the ultimate decision-maker in the delay of a group of four women and nine children with links to Islamic State leaving Syria for Australia. Source link
Canary Islands leader does not want hantavirus-hit cruise ship to dock
A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned for days off the coast of Cape Verde with close to 150 people on board is on its way to Spain’s Canary Islands, where a regional leader says it is not welcome. Source link
'Personal information' of Australian students potentially stolen in Canvas data hack
The international learning management software Canvas, used by various universities and schools, was hacked on Saturday. One of the facilities impacted says some of its data has been accessed by a “criminal third party”. Source link
Fed Square scraps World Cup screenings citing 'antisocial' behaviour
The Melbourne Arts Precinct says the past actions of a “small number of people” at screenings in previous years has prompted the decision to not show matches this year. Source link
One Nation corflutes backing Ben Roberts-Smith spark legal warning
One Nation election advertising stating the party’s support for Ben Roberts-Smith, who is charged with carrying out war crimes in Afghanistan, has legal experts worried. Source link
Australia gives $30m to Fiji to help fuel prices in Pacific nation
The Australian government says the funding will help Fiji combat rising fuel prices and support its role as a regional fuel hub. Source link
Adelaide 36ers coach quits a month on from dramatic championship loss
Mike Wells steps down from his role as Adelaide 36ers head coach, saying he wants to spend more time with his family in the US. Source link
Blues hand bullocking Rooster Origin debut as Maroons keep cards close
Queensland opts to name a squad, rather than a final line-up, for Women’s State of Origin II, with NSW expected to hand a debut to powerful Roosters forward Rima Butler. Source link
Cancellation 'disaster' for business that expected Inland Rail for 25 years
Regional communities from Queensland to Victoria react after the major federal rail project was axed overnight. Source link