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Mum brings baby to class in pursuit of career as a regional doctor
FEATURES  4 Sep 2026

Mum brings baby to class in pursuit of career as a regional doctor

Medicine student Jacqueline Stapleton has been accompanied to class by her newborn daughter as she continues her journey toward becoming a regional doctor.

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Ancient teeth reveal the Ice Age origins of the world’s 4th most common addictive drug
OPINION  10 Sep 2026

Ancient teeth reveal the Ice Age origins of the world’s 4th most common addictive drug

Researchers have published findings on the origins of what is now the world's fourth most common addictive drug.

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Dr Rachel Hogg profile

Dr Rachel Hogg

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Social media, Body image, Sport psychology, Domestic violence, Mental health, Elite performance

Senior Lecturer in Psychology Dr Rachel Hogg’s work helps the public make sense of some of today’s critical social issues.

She examines stress, trauma, social media culture and the gendered realities of clinical practice, alongside the narratives that shape disordered eating and exercise.

Her research spans sex education, consent, coercive control and domestic violence, with a strong focus on young people’s relationships.

Drawing on her regional Australian experience, she brings a grounded, community‑driven perspective to national conversations.

She is also a commentator on wellness culture and delivered a TEDx talk Disordering Distress, offering insight into how society frames traumatic experiences.

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