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Radiologist performing a CT scan. | Newsreel

Free lung cancer tests for Australian smokers

Older Australians will soon have access to free lung tests, as the Federal Government introduces its first new cancer screening program in 20 years. From July next year,
Read more 12 June 2024
RACQ MotorFest 2024

What’s on this week

By Susan Schwartz If you want to know what to do this week and into the weekend, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our round-up of what’s on in Brisbane and
Read more 12 June 2024
Woman shocked looking at phone. | Newsreel

Sextortion targets one in seven adults

One in seven adults – or almost 15 percent – have been victims of sexual extortion, according to a new global study. Led by Melbourne’s RMIT University,
Read more 12 June 2024
ASIC is cracking down on greenwashing - Newsreel

Health checks needed to avoid ‘greenwashing’ risks

By Aaron Dahl and Andrew Bukowski With a growing focus on sustainability in the community and increased expectations from investors, there is mounting pressure on
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QUT rugby union player Meg Gemmell. | Newsreel

Rugby quartet tackle sevens in France

A quartet of QUT rugby players are soaking up pre-Olympic excitement in France as they represent Australia at the World University Championships Rugby Sevens this
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Australian Cancer Atlas | Newsreel.

Tool maps cancer hotspots to prompt change

An online tool which maps key cancer statistics shows Australians living in rural and remote areas face lower survival rates than their city cousins. A new version of
Read more 11 June 2024
Flooded house in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Brisbane base for national disaster response

Brisbane is the new operational base for national disaster recovery organisation Disaster Relief Australia (DRA). A new National Operations Centre has opened in the
Read more 11 June 2024
Crowd walking towards light. | Newsreel

Dying in Australia a complicated tale

Almost a quarter of deaths in Australia are caused by more than five underlying conditions, according to a recent report. The latest What do Australian’s die from
Read more 11 June 2024
Hooded man in front of computer

Cyber thieves trigger RAT plague in mods

The arrest of a cybercriminal who intended to used gaming mods to steal users’ data has prompted a warning from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). A Victorian
Read more 11 June 2024
Girl looking at vape. | Newsreel

Anti-vaping campaign uses Tik Tok

A new Federal Government campaign will for the first time advertise about the risk of vaping on Tik Tok. The Give Up For Good campaign is the first national
Read more 10 June 2024