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Man dialing number on mobile phone

Number is up for national telephone plan

The doubling of Australians only using mobile phones in their homes over the past 10 years is one of the drivers of a review of the nation’s telephone number
Read more 4 June 2024
Volunteers provide food relief. | Newsreel

Extra funding for emergency relief services

Almost $5 million has been provided to community groups to deliver extra emergency relief in response to the cost-of-living crisis. The Federal funding will flow to
Read more 4 June 2024
Baby on EEG monitor. | Newsreel

Researchers develop brain growth chart

Most parents chart their new-borns’ growth in length and weight, now Brisbane researchers have developed a growth chart for young brains. Researchers at QIMR
Read more 4 June 2024
Selection of illicit drugs. | Newsreel

Prevention a small part of drug battle billions

Australian governments are spending billions in the battle against illicit drugs, but less than 10 percent is directed towards use prevention and response to harm,
Read more 4 June 2024
Drone shot of Edgbaston Reserve. | Newsreel

Globally-significant natural springs preserved

One the most important natural springs in the world will be preserved with the creation of a wildlife reserve in central Queensland. Edgbaston Reserve, near Longreach,
Read more 4 June 2024
Person taking photo of food. | Newsreel

Food photos in the frame for healthy diet

For those who rush to immortalise Insta-worthy food creations before devouring them, your passion has been vindicated. New research from Curtin University has found that
Read more 3 June 2024
Queensland Ballet's Dance for Health programs teach dancers of all abilities.

Move to the rhythm for improved health and wellbeing

Ballet is helping Queenslanders dance their way to good health with the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute. Queensland Ballet’s innovative new institute has been
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Baby undergoing health check. | Newsreel

Extra millions for early childhood health checks

A half-billion-dollar Queensland Government program aims to support children in the early stages of life. A major component of the $501.9 million allocated will go
Read more 3 June 2024
House for rent sign. | Newsreel

No reprieve for Queensland renters

The fastest rising rents in the country and booming population growth underline the rental crisis in Queensland, according to a new report. The Breaking Ground Report,
Read more 3 June 2024
Global nursing shortage is looming - Newsreel

Interest in nursing falls as demand grows

A global shortage of nurses is looming as demand for medical staff grows but fewer young people are interested in nursing careers. An OECD study, released this week,
Read more 3 June 2024