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One in 15 Australians now grapple with diabetes, marking a concerning 1.5% increase in the past decade. While lifestyle modifications can delay or prevent some cases, genetics play a crucial role, emphasizing the urgent need to dismantle the stigma surrounding diabetes and encourage individuals at risk to seek support and early intervention.

A new study suggests that our constant distractions may be more due to ingrained habits than the devices themselves. Researchers found that when people's smartphones were out of reach, they simply found other ways to divert their attention, highlighting the need for greater awareness and education around responsible technology use.

Australia has implemented new regulations that require tobacco companies to print health warnings on every cigarette and update packaging with prominent messages and inserts about quitting smoking. Additionally, a phased ban on menthol cigarettes has been introduced, following a period where the tobacco industry had time to adjust to the new rules.

The WA government has offered financial compensation for owners of now-illegal rapid-release firearms and introduced a new general buyback scheme, aiming to address confusion and frustration caused by the new gun laws. This move comes after the implementation of stricter gun control measures, including the removal of firearms from serious offenders and the ban on rapid-release action weapons.

The AFL remains firm that a roofed stadium at Macquarie Point is essential for Tasmania to secure its own team, despite a draft report highlighting numerous planning and safety concerns. Government leaders, stakeholders, and community figures are sharply divided over the proposed Hobart waterfront stadium's viability and the associated costs.