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Ashleigh Gleeson
National Health Editor

Around Australia private maternity units have been closing.

The latest will be in Darwin and Hobart.

It’s been labelled a “growing crisis” by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Today we look at the situation around the country, the timeline of closures over the last seven years, and what needs to be done.

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Meanwhile if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed when walking down the breakfast aisle at the supermarket when you just want some oats or porridge, we’ve got you covered.

Unstabilised, protein, steel cut, quick, rolled – this week we break down the difference between them all.

You’ll find out what’s the best for your health. And the bonus is it's great news for your bank balance.

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Three stories to read today
The common women issue that’s actually a sexually transmitted infection
It is a common and serious bacterial health problem that affects one in three women. Now it’s been shown the “quick fix” involves treating their male sexual partners.
The ‘valuable’ test if you have high cholesterol or blood pressure
Want to know your risk of heart disease? This quick test can help, especially if you’ve stopped taking statins.
Want to get more flexible? Do these 5 stretches
Whether you’re behind a desk or on your feet all day, these stretches will help.

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In focus

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At first, I thought it was just a pimple, but by the end of the day it had grown and formed a crater.

Tom Winch bravely shares how he contracted mpox to raise awareness.

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To help you out right now
The supermarket is full of different oats – which kind is best?
Steel cut, rolled, unstabilised, quick, protein, overnight … what’s the difference between all the oats in your supermarket aisle and which one is best?
Five clever air fryer hacks to boost your health
It’s not easy finding the time to be healthy – but these quick air fryer hacks will help you cook nutritious meals with barely any clean up.
Do you snore? Here are nine things you can do about it
From sewing a tennis ball to your shirt to cutting out this one thing at night, here’s what you can try to stop snoring – for your health and maybe also your relationship.

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Eating and exercise

#1 Four exercises every woman should do - The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in supporting the bladder, bowel and uterus. Here are some simple exercises that can help with incontinence, pelvic pain and sex.

#2 The rise of grey area drinking - You might think this category of drinking sounds "normal". But is it OK? And why are Gen Zs choosing to go a different route?

#3 Apple cider vinegar – is it worth the hype? - Is the ever-resurfacing trend really benefiting our health?

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More from our expert columnist

Trainer Chontel Duncan on how she got to her fittest at 36

Hear from one of our experts every Tuesday.

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Chontel Duncan is a fitness trainer and proud mum-of-five. This week she reveals how she's now reached her "healthiest physique" at 36 - and the first step you need to take to achieve the same.

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Train your Brain
In the Spice Girls, what was Geri Halliwell’s nickname?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

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What we're cooking

Warm lamb, beetroot lentil salad

Prep 15 minutes | Cook 10 minutes | Serves 4

Don’t skip a beet with this quick, warm and protein-packed salad. Beetroot helps detoxify your liver and there’s also some research out there to suggest it may assist with lowering blood pressure.

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Read the method and ingredients needed to whip this up yourself, here.

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