A new report by Monash University has revealed that more severe and frequent bushfires could kill nearly 2,500 Australians in the next 10 years, and cost $110 million in healthcare bills.

However, the most concerning fact is the mental health issues related to bush fires, especially for the emergency service workers. 

Dr Amanda Taylor, Lecturer School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide told 6PR Mornings that the trauma impact emergency service workers experience can vary.

"It can be to do with big disasters like the black summer bushfires but also day to day jobs like attending road accidents," Dr Taylor said.

"There are a number of services available - something that can be tricky with that though is being able and willing to access that support, so the mental health stigma."

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Westpac has announced it will provide annual leave for those undergoing fertility treatment.

They are not the first company to use work perks to keep workers employed.

Australia and Asia Pacific director of Robert Half Recruitment Agency Nicole Gorton told 6PR Mornings work perks don't have to be financial.

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Millions of Australians will have cheaper medications after the government reduced PBS-listed medication from January one.

Patients will pay no more than $30 for PBS-listed medication, a saving of up to $12.50 per script.

National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Professor Trent Twomey told 6PR Mornings these reductions will give more people access to medication.

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Milk alternatives have dramatically risen in popularity over the last few years with more and more households making the switch to non-dairy milk products.

But are they as green as they say?

Consumer behaviour researcher UNSW Professor Nikita Garg told 6PR Mornings milk alternatives could end up replacing cow’s milk.

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Australia has downgraded its terrorist threat from mid-range to low-range.

Chair of Global Islamic Politics at Alfred Deakin Institute Professor Greg Barton told 6PR Mornings the threat of a terror attack is still there.

“There's no such thing as no risk,” said Professor Barton.

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Victoria has announced it will be overhauling the Myki card, which has prompted calls to overhaul Western Australia’s smartrider system.

Public Transport Authority director of corporate communications David Hynes told 6PR Mornings there is no need to redo WA’s smartrider system.

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Dozens of Victoria Park businesses and homes have been robbed since Christmas Day after a major crime spree.

WA Exclusive Meats was one of the multiple businesses in Victoria Park ransacked by criminals.

Owner of WA Exclusive Meats Matt Hatton told 6PR Mornings it has been a traumatic experience. 

“It’s the emotional turmoil for us and our staff,” said Mr Hatton.

“They knew where to go… where the till was.”

Rapid Apprehension Squad Detective Acting Sgt Adam Fuller also spoke to 6PR Mornings about the increase in crime.

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