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The bulk-billing rate rose 2.1 per cent to 77.7 per cent in March. More Australians did not have to pay for an estimated 950,000 extra trips to the doctor in the past five months. Medicare payments for doctors in major cities who bulk-billed for a standard consult had increased by 34 per cent.
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2 years ago Read more at Canberra CityNews

Canada began their World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024 campaign with a 50-7 victory over USA at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles on Sunday. Last year’s tournament runners-up ran in eight tries as they underlined the five-place gap between themselves and the Women’s Eagles. Canada started brightly but found themselves 10-0 up in as many minutes.
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2 years ago Read more at World Rugby

The Dance Worlds is rolling along this weekend (April 26-29) in Orlando, Florida. Winners are being determined in more than two dozen categories that feature a variety of styles, ages and skill levels. The DanceWorlds is the equivalent of The Cheerleading Worlds, which is being held at the nearby ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
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2 years ago Read more at FloCheer

Media executives from Australia’s top agencies sat down with B&T TV to discuss how media fragmentation is impacting advertising spend. With media more fragmented than ever, which metrics to use is less clear. This means clients are increasingly questioning what different mediums can offer.
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2 years ago Read more at B&T

Animals are deeply embedded into the Australian way of life socially, culturally, and economically. A significant 69 per cent of Australian households have pets. The combined annual revenue of the livestock, racing, and pet industries is $105 billion per annum.
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2 years ago Read more at Vet Practice magazine

The month of May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition, a Black women’s sorority hosted family therapists Dr. Winifred Martin and Andrea St. Louis of the Tatted Professionals.
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2 years ago Read more at MassLive.com

dietary supplements are good for giving you a bit of a leg up when you’re lacking certain nutrients, but the number one way to get the vitamins and minerals and antioxidants you need is through a healthy, nutritious diet. When you reach age 50, your daily calcium requirement goes up to 1,500 milligrams a day. In your later years, your body may need a boost to meet these goals.
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2 years ago Read more at Fortune

the scorching heat wave sweeps across large parts of India, leaving a trail of discomfort and distress. It serves as a stark reminder of the threat of climate change. The intensifying heat waves, shrinking spring seasons, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events are all ominous signs of a planet in peril.
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2 years ago Read more at ABP Live

Scientists know about many ocean animals that light up, including fish, squid, octopus, jellyfish and even sharks. The ability to glow is called bioluminescence, it comes from a chemical reaction. Some animals use the light as protection, others use it to find a mate.
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2 years ago Read more at VOA Learning English

Aubrey O’Day says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs tried to turn over publishing rights to Bad Boy Records artists last year in an attempt to buy her silence. O'Day revealed that she was to be given $300.30 for “a full release against all claims against Diddy and many other players” HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere.
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2 years ago Read more at Hindustan Times