Are we heading for a “rare summer La Niña”?
By Andrew King and Kimberley Reid
It’s the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over
Read more8 January 2025Community
Gunfire frequency near schools triggers push for change
Students living in a Chicago suburb hear gunfire so regularly while travelling to and from school, academics are working to change the definition of school gun violence
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Ian Stewart new Crime Stoppers Chairperson
Former Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart is the new chair of Crime Stoppers Queensland.
CEO David Hansen said Mr Stewart was a seasoned director, executive, and
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Call for child protection funding to focus on family
Funding to prevent child abuse should be more focussed on supporting the impacted family to break the generational cycle of harm, according to a leading Australian
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Last week to have your say on Brisbane 2032 infrastructure
UPDATED: Queenslanders have until Friday to have their say on the shape of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The days are ticking down for developers,
Read more8 January 2025
Police call for input from Queensland Facebook admins
Managers of Queensland’s community Facebook pages are being offered the chance to shape a program which promotes safe online spaces.
The Queensland Police Service
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Coast’s Games goals: Connectivity, growth and recognition
The Gold Coast has teased what it hopes the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will deliver for the south-east Queensland city.
Without going into specific
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Criminals’ assets fund efforts to prevent youth crime
The seized assets of criminals are being used to fund a youth diversion program.
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said almost $29 million would be invested in the
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Iron trials show lower anaemia risk in pregnancies
An Australian-led medical trial in Africa hopes to change the current recommended care for expectant mothers.
The study, co-led by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of
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Next-gen sunbed warning in wake of new tanning data
The 10th anniversary of the banning of commercial sunbeds in Australia has sparked a renewed warning from the Cancer Council as the tanning obsession refuses to
Read more7 January 2025