WHO calls for extra effort in drug resistance battle
A lack of urgency in finding new antibiotics to counter resistant illnesses is putting millions of lives at risk, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
In
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India joins Australian working holiday program
Young Indians will join the thousands of working backpackers that descend on Australia from around the world each year, with the country added to the working holiday
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Extra funding to combat virulent avian flu strain
The rapid global spread of a dangerous strain of avian flu has prompted a $95 million boost to efforts to prevent it from arriving in Australia.
Federal Agriculture
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High performance coaches on path to Brisbane 2032
A program aimed at creating the coaches to guide our athletes in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics has delivered its first cohort or
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Data reveals full post-pandemic rent spike
Renters in Brisbane are paying more than $13,000 a year extra to a rent a house since the pandemic and more than $10,000 extra annually for units.
New research from
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Five myths around eco-friendly eating
By Dr Bianca Wassmann
Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing.
“Organic beef”, “GMO-free” and “100%
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Hundreds of unknown viruses found in bathroom
Scientists have turned to the bathroom in the hunt for the next solution to treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
A new study has found that showerheads
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Nation-leading all-abilities pontoon for Sunshine Coast
An all-abilities pontoon will be built at a Sunshine Coast park, in what is believed to be an Australian-first for accessibility.
The pontoon will be installed at
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Bluey’s World extends its Hamilton season
Bluey’s World is yet to open its doors, but its season has already been extended for an extra five months.
Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 21, for a November
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Commissioners urge criminal responsibility age rethink
Two National Commissioners have urged the Northern Territory Government to reverse plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10 years.
National
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