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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
Dentist with elderly patient. | Newsreel

Costs bite into dental care for older Australians

More than a third of older Australians have delayed going to the dentist in the past 12 months due to financial pressures. A survey by advocacy group COTA Australia
Read more 20 March 2024
Festival-goer holding pill. | Newsreel

Green light for pill testing at Queensland festivals

Pill testing will be a regular feature at Queensland events with the State Government engaging two providers to deliver fixed site and event-based pill testing services
Read more 20 March 2024
Petrol and diesel bowser nozzles. | Newsreel

Renewable diesel a crucial pitstop on road to net zero

An increased focus on renewable diesel is needed to support the construction industry on its path to net zero and decarbonisation. A report released by the Australian
Read more 19 March 2024