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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

Kangaroo Point Bridge opens Sunday and roads close

Brisbane’s newest river crossing, between Kangaroo Point and the CBD, opens to the public on Sunday. Brisbane City Council is hosting an opening event for the new

Healthy diets can reduce severity of chronic pain

Adopting a healthy diet has been found to reduce chronic pain, regardless of the person’s body weight. New research from the University of South Australia found

Lifespan of EV batteries longer than expected

Electric vehicle batteries have been found to last 40 percent longer than previously thought under normal driving conditions. Stanford University researchers said the

‘Talking’ dogs show astounding word skills

Doc Neeson from Aussie rock band The Angels was right, when he sang “The Dogs are Talking,” with a US study showing that dogs can “talk” and are able to

Australia turns the corner on vehicle emissions intensity

Australia was more successful in reducing the emissions intensity of its light vehicle fleet at the beginning of the century than in recent years. A new report from the

Brisbane hub for training of Pacific police forces

Police forces from more than 20 Pacific nations will be trained in Brisbane, following the opening of two purpose-built facilities. Australian Federal Police

Christmas festivities light up across the city

It is less than two weeks until the jolly man in the big red suit comes to your house, so get your Christmas cheer on with these festive happenings around town. Go

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