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Lara McKay QUT Vice-President (Engagement) and Chief Marketing Officer. | Newsreel

McKay to oversee QUT engagement and marketing

CEO and senior executive Lara McKay is the new Vice-President (Engagement) and Chief Marketing Officer at QUT. Ms McKay will join the Brisbane university from Ormond
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Globe hits 30 percent renewable threshold - Newsreel

Planet Earth hits major renewables milestone

Planet Earth has reached a major threshold point on renewable energy after achieving “astonishing” growth during 2023. Despite this, researchers are warning that
Read more 9 May 2024
Field showing drought conditions and green pasture. | Newsreel

All Queensland now drought-free

Queensland’s drought is officially over. After more than a decade, the sate is now free of drought with the last two local government areas having their drought status
Read more 9 May 2024
The devastating northern NSW floods in 2022 - Newsreel

World-first treatment program for flood survivors

Southern Cross University has been chosen to trial a new treatment program to help residents of northern NSW suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after the
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A baby breastfeeding/ | Newsreel

Push for breastfeeding to be a carbon offset

Australian researchers say breastfeeding should be treated as a carbon offset in global plans for a sustainable public health system. In a report prepared for the World
Read more 8 May 2024
Lake Tsunamis are on the rise - Newsreel

Tsunamis in lakes pose a growing threat

In recent years the world has witnessed some terrifying tsunamis as undersea earthquakes sent mountains of rushing water inland. But that only happens in the sea –
Read more 8 May 2024
Doctor in telehealth appointment with mother and son. | Newsreel

Digital health investment would boost care

The use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in healthcare could reduce staff workload by 30 percent and free up more resources for patient care. New
Read more 8 May 2024
Queensland Police safe space at Petrie station. | Newsreel

DFV safe places in all Queensland police stations

Every Queensland police station now has a “safe-space” for domestic violence victims. Assistant Commissioner of the Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons
Read more 8 May 2024
QUT's Ingrid Larkin at a pop-up clothes shop. | Newsreel

Free clothes help students become work-ready

Students struggling with cost-of-living pressures will have access to free clothes to help them become work-ready. A “Clothes for Careers” pop-up shop will operate
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Artist's impression of an exoplanet. | Newsreel

A maximum of 1250 degrees with an 8000km/h breeze

Winds exceeding 8000km/h, daytime temperatures of 1250 degrees Celsius, dropping to 600 degrees overnight. That’s the environment of a planet 280 light years away. An
Read more 8 May 2024