Elderly lady with electric fan. | Newsreel

No escape from heat for state’s disadvantaged

Many Queenslanders feel trapped in their over-heated homes and are batting serious health issues as a result. Around 80 percent of respondents to the latest QCOSS Heat
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Play Well Leadership group. | Newsreel

Well-credentialed group all ready to play

The founder of parkrun Australia, a four-time Paralympian and the President of the Royal Life Saving Society are part of a new leadership group which will help deliver
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Brisbane Broncos rugby league fans. | Newsreel

Broncos set NRL membership record

The Brisbane Broncos have become the first NRL club to sign-up more than 50,000 members. The milestone was reached before the season kicked off while the team was in
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Group of people from different age groups. | Newsreel

Queensland takes bronze in population growth race

Queensland is in the bronze position on population growth despite the spike in infrastructure jobs and the lure of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Australian
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Identity theft hits 200,000 as digital crime escalates

Almost 200,000 Australians experienced identity theft last financial year as the digital evolution continued to open new crime frontiers. This was coupled with more than
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Costs bite into dental care for older Australians

More than a third of older Australians have delayed going to the dentist in the past 12 months due to financial pressures. A survey by advocacy group COTA Australia
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Festival-goer holding pill. | Newsreel

Green light for pill testing at Queensland festivals

Pill testing will be a regular feature at Queensland events with the State Government engaging two providers to deliver fixed site and event-based pill testing services
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Petrol and diesel bowser nozzles. | Newsreel

Renewable diesel a crucial pitstop on road to net zero

An increased focus on renewable diesel is needed to support the construction industry on its path to net zero and decarbonisation. A report released by the Australian
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Volunteers at graffiti wall. | Newsreel

$30m up for grabs for Qld community groups

Queensland community groups can access $30m worth of grants to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the state’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund. The “Super Round” of
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Woman walking down aisle of a airplane. | Newsreel

Globetrotting Australians on the move again

Australians have resumed their love of overseas travel with departure numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels in recent months. In December 2023, overseas departures
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