Microplastics’ impact reaches into the clouds
Microplastics, which scientists worry could impact an individual’s health through ingestion, have now been linked to the ability to change global weather
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Landfill myth holding back recycling rates
A disconnect between perception and reality in the recycling industry, is a barrier to more Australians recycling.
New research from Planet Ark found about one in three
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Garbage dumps the melting pots of a future pandemic
The expansion of garbage dumps in developing countries are creating the ideal pathway to the next pandemic.
James Cook University Professor Bruce Gummow said a new study
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Cricket and AFL call for new stadium amid Gabba frustration
Queensland Cricket has thrown its weight behind a new stadium for Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson said the
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World slipping on work to limit global warming
Countries are falling short of targets to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, according to a new OECD report.
The latest Climate Action Monitor states there is a risk
Read more10 November 2024
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
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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
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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)
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