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Inflation has slowed, but prices remain high, leading to a new phase in the fight against inflation where wages need to grow faster than inflation to regain lost value. This will take years, leaving millions of Australians facing a personal cost of living crisis until their wages catch up to the new price level.

Medications like liraglutide, part of the GLP-1 agonist drug class, decrease cravings for food and potentially substances like alcohol, by acting on brain regions related to appetite and addiction. Although promising, ongoing research aims to fully understand the specific brain pathways involved and how consistently the drugs affect addictive behaviors.

A new Australian clinical trial has found that treating the male partner alongside the woman with bacterial vaginosis can significantly reduce the risk of reinfection, challenging the long-held belief that BV is not sexually transmitted. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that BV can be passed from men to women, and treating the male partner can help prevent recurrence.

South Australia's Public Service Association reports three weapon-related assaults among inmates within one week, sparking safety concerns and a call for urgent reform. However, the Department of Correctional Services disputes claims of inadequate staffing, insisting increased searches and new staff recruitment have been implemented.

Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has been stood down after an investigation found he engaged in "incompetent" conduct by recruiting a close friend to a high-ranking police position. This marks the second time in two years that an NT police commissioner has left the force suddenly.