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Fatal statistics of homelessness revealed

More than 3000 Australians died needlessly over a 12-month period because they were homeless. A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found
Read more 22 October 2025
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Life-saving drug now free for Aussies

A life-saving drug for a rare hereditary disease is now free for Australians. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said Olipudase alfa (Xenpozyme®) would be listed on
Read more 22 October 2025
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta on National Geographic must see in ’26 list

Australia’s red centre has been named as one of the 25 best places in the world to visit in 2026 by National Geographic. The iconic publication listed the Uluru-Kata
Read more 22 October 2025
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Extra exposure for special inclusive places

A unique photography competition will showcase the Sunshine Coast’s most accessible and inclusive places. Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Councillor
Read more 22 October 2025
Associate Professor Miguel Renteria. | Newsreel

Parkinson’s pain a chronic problem often overlooked

People living with Parkinson’s disease are nearly three times more likely to suffer from chronic pain compared to the general community. QIMR Berghofer Associate
Read more 22 October 2025
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Many Aussie travellers opting not to pack insurance

Almost a quarter of young Aussie travellers are heading overseas without travel insurance. Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) CEO Andrew Hall said a recent survey
Read more 21 October 2025
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The best Halloween events in Brisbane

By Susan Schwartz Prepare for fright night with our spooktacular roundup of some of the best ways to spend Halloween in Brisbane in 2025. Wynnum Halloween Parade The
Read more 21 October 2025
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Crocs under the microscope at Qld Museum

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends is an interactive Queensland Museum exhibition which brings you face-to-face with the 130-million-year journey of this powerful and
Read more 21 October 2025
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Let in the light with Diwali celebrations

The annual Diwali Festival of Lights celebrates a victory of good over evil, where knowledge beats ignorance, and light prevails in the darkness. Today marks the
Read more 20 October 2025
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Hunter new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs

Australia has a new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jessica Hunter would replace Brendan Dowling and lead
Read more 20 October 2025