As skin cancer rates reach a global high, experts are calling for a radical shift in the school schedule to protect the next generation.

Dr. Austin Lang joined Carla to explain why a mandatory five-minute "slop" break before lunch could be the simplest way to save thousands of lives.

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Katherine Pegg went from a kid lying on the grass looking at the stars to becoming the first astronaut to qualify under an Australian space program.

She joined Carla Bignasca to discuss how we can raise the aspirations of the next generation to tackle "hard things" like STEM.

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With temperatures climbing toward 40°, RSPCA Queensland’s Chief Vet warned that shade and water may not be enough to save your pets from fatal heatstroke. 

Learn the critical "red flags" to watch for and why a simple stick in a water trough could save local wildlife today.

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The legendary Sam Kekovich fired back at the World Happiness Index and explained why a simple backyard barbecue is the ultimate antidote to national division.

He shared his "no-nonsense" plan to get Australia back on top by ditching petty politics for a succulent lamb chop.

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What does Australia Day look like when you’re proud of your heritage but love your home?

Siri joined her daughter Carla to explain why she wants her grandson to know his Thai roots while embracing the "free country" that gave her a life of opportunity.

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Think being a koala keeper is all cuddles and naps?

Lone Pine educator Anna Johnston joined Carla to reveal the messy reality of raking poo and the fascinating reason why these sleepy icons have fingerprints almost identical to our own. 

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Queensland is facing an unseasonal spike in influenza cases as a mutated new strain, dubbed "Super K," sweeps through the state this January.

AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Carla Bignasca to explain why your last flu shot might not be enough and what you need to know to protect your family before school returns.

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Twenty-four years after her historic gold medal win, Alisa Camplin is heading to Italy as Chef de Mission to lead our second-largest Winter Olympic team in history.

She opened up about the "once-in-a-generation" squad, from Townsville bobsledders to five-time legends, and why the world should finally stop underestimating the Aussies on the ice.

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