Is the right to protest under threat?

Denby Weller
Oct 27, 2024
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Melbourne has held some of the biggest protests in the city’s history -- but activists fear a police and government crackdown threatens the right to take to the streets. Star Despotellis reports

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Surgical risks rise with antibiotic resistance

With antibiotic resistance on the rise, experts warn of associated dangers with surgeries. Associate Professor Andreea Molnar from Swinburne University's School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies said, "Without effective antibiotics, even routine surgeries could become dangerously risky to perform." Image: Wix

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What causes antibiotic resistance？

The World Health Organisation states that the increase in antibiotic resistance naturally occurs based on genetic changes. However, the main driving factors for antimicrobial resistance are the abuse and overuse of antimicrobial drugs. Image: Wix

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Antibiotic resistance globally

WHO reveals antibiotic resistance is highest in Southeast Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean, where a third of infections are drug-resistant, posing severe threats, especially in regions with weak healthcare. Image: Wix