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Home burning in bushfire. | Newsreel

Communities battle perpetual natural disasters

Some Australian communities have had to cope with almost 50 natural disasters over the past five years. New Climate Council research also found the Australian
Read more 20 June 2024
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What’s On for the School Holidays

Keep the kids amused for the school holidays with our list of the best events and entertainment activities. Theatre Goosebumps meets Minecraft in Scaredy House at the
Read more 20 June 2024
Female doctor in rural setting. | Newsreel

Rural training helps medical specialists go bush

Medical specialist who train in rural areas are three times more likely to choose to work in country areas. New research led by the University of Notre Dame Australia
Read more 20 June 2024
Community group united. | Newsreel

Community power can impact environment

The benefits of a strong, united local community do not always include combating climate change. New research out of the University of Sydney, indicates that strong
Read more 19 June 2024
Muslim father and daughter.| Newsreel

Support to protect children in many languages

New resources will support culturally and linguistically diverse families to have conversations about online child safety. The Australian Centre to Counter Child
Read more 19 June 2024
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Healthy home gong for Queensland Ballet

Queensland Ballet is the first performing arts organisation in the world to gain the highest healthy building rating for its home – the Thomas Dixon Centre. The
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Trampolinist Hudson Brown with PeopleIN CEO Ross Thompson, left, and Marketing and Communications Head Craig Thomas, right. | Newsreel

Partnership supports athlete’s Olympic dreams

A Brisbane-based workforce solutions company has joined a campaign to help keep Australian athletes on the path to Olympic glory. PeopleIN, which has headquarters in
Read more 19 June 2024
Koala hugging a tree. | Newsreel

Koalas predict hot days and cool down

Koalas can predict a coming summer scorcher and lower their body temperature in advance. Researchers from the University of Sydney have observed free-ranging wild koalas
Read more 19 June 2024
Judge and gavel. | Newsreel

Murder warning signs in judges’ comments

A study of judges’ comments during the conviction of men who murdered women has found many of the crimes could have been prevented. The Monash University report found
Read more 18 June 2024
Loneliness leading to disease and mental illness - Newsreel

Social disconnection lifting disease and dementia

The rising tide of loneliness in society is increasing heart disease, stroke and dementia. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has described the situation as a
Read more 17 June 2024