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Built up areas have been found to increase the amount people walk - Newsreel

Built-up environments encourage walking

The ability to walk to shops and restaurants in a neighbourhood has been found to significantly lift the likelihood of people exercising. A Washington State University

Older Aussies look to cannabis as cigarette prices rise

The rising price of cigarettes is driving an increased use of cannabis in older Australians. New research from Curtin University, in Western Australia, found that over

Sport helping to engage at-risk Brisbane youths

The Olympic sport of 3×3 basketball is being used to engage at-risk youths across Brisbane. The Take it to the Streets youth program, run by the Queensland

Weather warnings mapped out in BOM app upgrade

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has introduced a new warnings map layer in its weather app. BOM Decision Support Services General Manager Chantal Donnelly said the new

Aussie visitors to Japan jump more than 70 percent

The number of Australians choosing Japan as a travel destination jumped by more than 70 percent over the past 12 months. The latest Australian Travel Industry

Almost 1000 new police officers inducted in 2024

The Queensland Police Service inducted almost 1000 new officers this year, an increase of more than 50 percent on last year’s numbers. Police Commissioner Steve

Beach patrol hours extended on the Gold Coast

Lifeguards will patrol Gold Coast beaches for extended hours from tomorrow, as summer crowds build for the holiday period. Mayor Tom Tate said Gold Coast Lifeguards and

Obesity overtakes tobacco as our biggest health burden

Obesity has overtaken tobacco as the leading health risk factor for Australians. The latest Australian Burden of Disease Study found people living with being overweight,

Sky-high drive continues for pioneering doctor

The pioneer of helicopter medicine in Australia and co-founder of CareFlight has switched his focus from saving lives to saving skies. Doctor Ken Wishaw, the country’s

Rugby league fans in Papua New Guinea. | Newsreel

Sport and security deals bring PNG closer

A new funding deal between the Federal Government and Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has cemented a PNG-based side being included in a future expanded

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