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Pacific Island dancers. | Newsreel

Pacific ‘cities’ formed before European influence

Pacific island communities formed “cities” long before European influence and far earlier than previously thought. New research by the Australian National University
Read more 15 April 2024
Image from the movie The Perfect Storm. | Newsreel

Rogue waves found to be common at sea

Many people probably still have nightmares about “that wave” in the movie The Perfect Storm. The site of George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg’s fishing boat trying to
Read more 15 April 2024
Mature age couple surfing. | Newsreel

Life expectancy rises despite pandemic deaths

Life expectancy globally increased by 6.2 years over the past 30 years as health systems made progress battling respiratory infections, as well as stroke and ischemic
Read more 15 April 2024
QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh. | Newsreel

Dedicated advocacy for domestic violence sector

Queensland’s social services peak body will add domestic and family violence support to its portfolio, following funding from the State Government. The Queensland
Read more 15 April 2024
Young women jogging. | Newsreel

Young women and smart kids resisting exercise

Women and high academic achievers are dropping out of exercise at above-average rates as they move into adulthood, putting their long-term health at risk. Research from
Read more 15 April 2024
Meeting around table in field. | Newsreel

Companies going further afield to bring teams together

Budget-conscious businesses are looking for more creative ways to bring their teams together by visiting cities that wouldn’t normally be on the core conference
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Australia Post parcel centre. | Newsreel

Everyday delivery now history for Australia Post

It’s official. Australians will only receive letters every second day. New Prescribed Performance Standards for Australia Post come into effect on Monday, April 15. It
Read more 14 April 2024
Hot sun during heatwave. | Newsroom

Hotspots mapped to prepare communities

A new national heat mapping tool has been developed to help Australian communities better prepare for extreme heat. The Heat-Health Risk Index is an Australia Climate
Read more 12 April 2024
Depressed man looking into fridge. | Newsreel

Access to dietary advice boosts mental health

Australians with a mental illness would benefit from better access to qualified dieticians, according to a new report. Dieticians Australia has released an evidence
Read more 12 April 2024
Mother and calf humpback whales. | Newsreel

Noisy oceans threaten future whale migrations

Growing ocean noise levels are interfering with communication between marine animals and could have a future “catastrophic” impact on whale populations. A study
Read more 12 April 2024