Larissa Ham

2 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Larissa Ham |Joseph Dunstan

By Larissa Ham & Joseph Dunstan for ABCAccused triple-murderer Erin Patterson has testified that she did not intentionally kill her relatives by putting death cap mushrooms in their meals. Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder, has taken to the stand for the fourth day running in the trial in Morwell, in regional Victoria, Australia.

2 weeks ago | bodyandsoul.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Larissa Ham |Liz McGrath

Prostate cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Early diagnosis is the key to saving lives. Here are the symptoms, risk factors and screening options every man needs to know about. You don’t need to be a man over 50 (or a former US President) to be at risk of prostate cancer. Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis is an important reminder for men of all ages to be aware of their body and act on any changes.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Larissa Ham

The Victorian government has earmarked $727 million in the state budget to increase the number of adult prison beds by 1,000, and youth justice beds by 88. It says it follows tougher bail laws introduced this year, which have resulted in more alleged offenders spending time in jail. The government says the funding will also help recruit more than 700 new staff across youth justice and adult corrections.

2 months ago | domain.com.au | Larissa Ham

By Larissa HamMarch 24, 2025Mental health and building resilience was, until recently, often reserved for the school counsellor or dedicated wellbeing classes. But progressive schools are increasingly realising that to equip students with the tools to manage their mental health, these skills must be woven into the entire curriculum. At Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, a new learning framework is being developed to put student wellbeing front and centre.

2 months ago | domain.com.au | Larissa Ham

By Larissa HamMarch 13, 2025Like the thought of having your own robot that can unpack the dishwasher, pick up clothes from the floor or even pop your groceries in the pantry? How about having a smaller, highly energy-efficient house that runs like its own power station, and has a QR code in the driveway for drone deliveries? It may sound like fantasy, but forward-thinking experts say much of this technology is already being developed, and is likely to be commonplace in the next few decades.