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
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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
Read more13 December 2024
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,
Read more13 December 2024
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
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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
Read more13 December 2024
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
Read more13 December 2024
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
Read more12 December 2024
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
Read more12 December 2024
‘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
Read more11 December 2024
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
Read more10 December 2024