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‘Tidal wave’ of date rape drug hitting Aussie shores

The main driver of GHB overdoses in Australia is reaching our shores in unprecedented volumes. Australian Federal Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Paula Hudson said
Read more 6 May 2025
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Time following a divorce does heal all wounds

A study into the long-term impacts of a mid-life divorce or separation has found Australian woman could return to pre-separation levels of life satisfaction in less than
Read more 6 May 2025
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Mandatory furniture warnings for Australian suppliers

Australian furniture suppliers are now required to provide safety warnings about the dangers of toppling furniture. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Read more 6 May 2025
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Snake-immune individual key to universal antivenom

A universal snake antivenom is a step closer after scientists found a person who was hyper-immune to snake bites. Centivax CEO Jacob Glaville said Californian Tim Friede
Read more 6 May 2025
Girl receiving a needle.

33 percent jump in children unable to access vaccines

Vaccination saves around 4 million lives around the world each year, but that remains well short of global targets. The World Health Organisation (WHO) stated nearly 4.2
Read more 6 May 2025
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Olympic venue developments now a law unto themselves

Queensland legislation has been updated to remove hurdles to the development of venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Deputy Premier and Minister
Read more 6 May 2025
Woman lonely at work. | Newsreel

Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness

Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue. The University of
Read more 2 May 2025
Woman hurt using e-scooter. | Newsreel

E-scooters in sights of Government inquiry

A more than doubling of injuries related to personal e-mobility device (PMD) use in Queensland has sparked a Government inquiry. State Transport Minister Brent
Read more 1 May 2025
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20-year study shows greener cities save lives

Increasing urban vegetation can reduce heat-related deaths by a third, with a longitudinal study finding more than a million lives could have been saved around the world
Read more 1 May 2025
Rugby league player with fans.

50,000 visitors to bring magic and $50 million

Brisbane is bracing itself for an influx of 50,000 visitors as the National Rugby League (NRL) rolls into town. A four-day footy festival kicks off tonight with the
Read more 1 May 2025