Plastic-eating worms may hold key to waste crisis
New research has boosted the prospect of using plastic-eating worms to help break down the 400 million tonnes of plastic waste produced each year.
The Kenya-based
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Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion
Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city.
The Committee for
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Holiday’s over for misleading NDIS advertising
Misleading advertising targeting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants has prompted a warning from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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Anti-vaping program for Year 7 and 8 students
A school-based anti-vaping program will be rolled out nationally after a successful trial of more than 5000 young students.
The OurFutures Vaping program is set to be
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Tourists seek First Nations experiences in record numbers
First Nations tourism hit record highs last financial year, with both international and domestic numbers soaring past pre-pandemic highs.
The latest Tourism Research
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Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high
Global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024.
The latest Global Carbon Budget report, released today, also showed
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Pandemic sparked revival of family dinners
An increase in family dinners during the COVID pandemic has helped improve family dynamics and keep people connected with relatives.
Research by the American
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Bluey’s World opens. Take a look inside
Bluey’s World has opened in Brisbane, taking fans inside the home of the world’s most famous blue heeler.
Located across 4000sqm of the custom-built Northshore
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Brisbane to host new-look national squash titles
Next year’s Squash Australian Open will have a distinctive Brisbane feel as the best players in the world converge on the Sunshine State to contest an upgraded
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Domestic airfares spike in wake of Rex’s departure
Domestic airfares between Australia’s major cities have increased by more than 13 percent since the exit of Rex from key routes.
The latest Australian Competition and
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