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Baby being immunised. | Newsreel

RSV protection for new-borns this winter

Queensland newborns and infants will have access to free RSV immunisation in the lead-up to winter. The highly contagious Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) attacks the
Read more 26 March 2024
Luke Edwards Visit Moreton Bay General Manager. | Newsreel

Luke Edwards new GM at Visit Moreton Bay

Luke Edwards is the new General Manager of Visit Moreton Bay. Mr Edwards will take the helm at the body which focuses on promoting the Moreton Bay region as an emerging
Read more 25 March 2024
Girl holding crushed cans. | Newsreel

Eight billion no small change for environment

Eight billion drink containers have been returned through the Containers for Change scheme, putting $800m into Queenslanders’ pockets. Launched in November 2018, the
Read more 25 March 2024
Flooded Queenslander home. | Newsreel

Extreme weather risk hitting home

The threat of being forced out of their homes due to extreme weather is weighing heavy on many Australians. A Climate Council survey found one in three Australians were
Read more 25 March 2024
Young child worried about overuse of social media. | Newsreel

Almost one in five turn to mental health medication

New research has revealed that millions of Australians are battling mental health challenges, with almost one in five taking medication to help them cope. The National
Read more 22 March 2024
Elderly lady with electric fan. | Newsreel

No escape from heat for state’s disadvantaged

Many Queenslanders feel trapped in their over-heated homes and are batting serious health issues as a result. Around 80 percent of respondents to the latest QCOSS Heat
Read more 22 March 2024
Play Well Leadership group. | Newsreel

Well-credentialed group all ready to play

The founder of parkrun Australia, a four-time Paralympian and the President of the Royal Life Saving Society are part of a new leadership group which will help deliver
Read more 22 March 2024
Brisbane Broncos rugby league fans. | Newsreel

Broncos set NRL membership record

The Brisbane Broncos have become the first NRL club to sign-up more than 50,000 members. The milestone was reached before the season kicked off while the team was in
Read more 22 March 2024
Group of people from different age groups. | Newsreel

Queensland takes bronze in population growth race

Queensland is in the bronze position on population growth despite the spike in infrastructure jobs and the lure of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Australian
Read more 21 March 2024
Women talking on phone holding credit card. | Newsreel

Identity theft hits 200,000 as digital crime escalates

Almost 200,000 Australians experienced identity theft last financial year as the digital evolution continued to open new crime frontiers. This was coupled with more than
Read more 20 March 2024