COVID deaths still dragging down life expectancy
The life expectancy of Australians has dropped for the second straight year.
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that a boy born today
Read more10 November 2024Community
Fake plant purifies air and produces power
An artificial plant has been developed which can reduce in-home CO2 levels with vastly more efficiency than a natural plant, creating electricity at the same
Read more9 November 2024
CHO John Gerrard to return to clinical practice
Queensland is on the hunt for a new Chief Health Officer as John Gerrard prepares to leave the position next month.
State Health Minister Tim Nicholls said Dr Gerrard
Read more8 November 2024
Timeline set to make 16 minimum age for social media
The minimum age to access social media in Australian could be 16 by the end of next year, after National Cabinet today approved the move.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Read more8 November 2024
Power of art to brighten dark days on show
The power of art to nurture and support mental health and wellbeing was on display for all to experience in Brisbane’s CBD this week.
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)
Read more8 November 2024
Fans a risk to elderly based on humidity levels
Using an electric fan in hot weather can reduce the risk of a heat-induced heart attack in the elderly, but only if its humid.
Researchers have been studying the best
Read more8 November 2024
Feedback call on Logan Motorway widening plans
South-East Queenslanders have less than a month to have their say on the widening of a 10km stretch of the Logan Motorway, south of Brisbane.
In a statement, toll-road
Read more7 November 2024
Green light for Sigma and Chemist Warehouse merger
The mulit-billion-dollar merger between Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse has been given the green light by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more7 November 2024
Eye in sky tracks e-scooter and e-bike users
Queensland police have taken to the skies to crack down on the misuse of e-mobility devices on the Sunshine Coast.
Officers used drones as part of a weekend blitz,
Read more7 November 2024
Guide to counter holiday season financial stress
Almost half of Australians struggle to break even each week, with the holiday season set to place extra strain on household budgets.
In a recent survey by Beyond Blue,
Read more7 November 2024