Audit underlines confusion around Satellite Hospitals
An audit of Queensland Health has found more than 3500 Queenslanders, with imminently life-threatening conditions, presented at one of the state’s new Satellite
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Five ways to save thousands of dollars in 2025
Consumer advocacy group Choice has revealed the most effective ways Australians can save money as they embark on a new year.
Choice Editorial Director Mark Serrels said
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Gene discovery helps better predict risk of depression
Scientists have enhanced the ability to predict a person’s risk of depression through the discovery of almost 300 more genes linked to the condition.
The global study,
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Millions to progress Mooloolaba transformation
The upgrade of the Mooloolaba foreshore, on the Sunshine Coast, has been bolstered by a multi-million cash injection through the SEQ Liveability Fund.
The Federal and
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Gen Beta makes its debut in 2025. Five trends to watch
2025 represents the first time in history seven generations (eight, if you count centenarians) will be alive at the same time, with Gen Beta joining the party.
Babies
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Five surprising items you should not keep in your car
Victoria’s peak motoring body has published a list of five times that motorists should not keep in their cars.
They include some electronic devices, medicines, aerosol
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Looking for a dopamine hit? Read a great book
The power of words has been confirmed, with new experiments showing the human brain releases chemicals based on language, just as it does for physical experiences.
An
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Mint serves up Australian Open $2 coins
New commemorative $2 coins have been released to coincide with the Australian Tennis Open, currently underway in Melbourne.
Australia Post has partnered with the Royal
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Bid to lift breast screening rates as numbers grow
The Queensland Government is bolstering its breast screening program to lift participation rates and plan for a more than 20 percent increase in eligible women over the
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Demand for shark meat drives extinction risk
A rise in global demand for shark and ray meat is driving many species to extinction with Australia one of the few safe havens for the marine creatures.
James Cook
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