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Polar bear. | Newsreel

Changing freeze-thaw cycles crippling polar bears

More frequent thawing and refreezing in the Arctic, brought about by climate change, is leading to significant injuries to polar bears. Scientists from the University of
Read more 24 October 2024
Wind and solar farm. | Newsreel

Carbon Tax take 2. Is now the right time?

By Ross Garnaut Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as
Read more 23 October 2024
Woman blocking ears from noise. | Newsreel

Social noise drowning out vital disaster messaging

Emergency services are finding it difficult to deliver potentially life-saving messaging during natural disasters due to social media noise. New research from the
Read more 23 October 2024
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La Boite Theatre celebrates its Centennial

La Boite Theatre will mark its 100th year in 2025 as Australia’s longest, continuously running theatre company with a lineup of special storytelling and events,
Read more 23 October 2024
Girl drinking a soft drink. | Newsreel

Data shows sugar tax halves sweet drink purchases

A study of United States cities which have introduced a tax on sugary drinks has shown up to a 50 percent reduction in purchases. Researchers at the University of
Read more 23 October 2024
Traffic accident scene. | Newsreel

New sponge bandage targets fatal haemorrhaging

A spongelike bandage has been developed to help prevent fatal haemorrhaging and infection following an accident. University of Central Florida Assistant Professor Kausik
Read more 23 October 2024
Grandson visiting his granny

Forget diets, an old granny increases longevity

Having a very old grandmother will have a greater impact on your lifespan than eating less calories, according to a US study at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). The
Read more 22 October 2024
Bundamba train station sign. | Newsreel

Bundamba station opens after 10-month upgrade

Bundamba train station has reopened after a 10-month accessibility upgrade. Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton said the station, on the Ipswich-Rosewood line, was closed
Read more 22 October 2024
Workers on a wind farm. | Newsreel

Call for independent assessment of energy projects

Australia’s transition to net zero could be streamlined by establishing a pool of independent assessors for renewable energy projects. An insights paper from global
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Dr Janet Schloss at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.

Trial will test natural treatment for painful condition

A new research trial will explore the ability of a herb-based natural treatment to relieve urinary tract infections (UTIs). Southern Cross University’s National Centre
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