Ketamine tablet aids in depression battle
A tablet form of the anaesthetic drug ketamine, being trialled in New Zealand, could be the key to addressing treatment-resistant depression.
Researchers at the
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Australians are fat, flaccid and fruitless
The latest official health survey has exposed Australia as a nation of fatties who do not eat enough fruit and vegetables and mostly fail to do adequate
Read more26 June 2024
BOM launches new website for feedback
The Bureau of Meteorology has unveiled a test version of its new website and is asking for feedback.
Bureau of Meteorology Chief Customer Officer Dr Peter Stone said the
Read more25 June 2024
Extreme bushfires doubling in intensity
Extreme bushfires have more than doubled in frequency and intensity over the past two decades, according to a new Australian study.
Researchers from the University of
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Pilots explore renewable energy sharing
Caloundra and Townsville residents will pilot a new system to store and re-use locally produced energy across the community.
Queensland Government Local Renewable Energy
Read more25 June 2024
Robot pill could replace uncomfortable probes
A robot pill has been developed that the inventors believe will reduce the need for many invasive medical procedures.
California-based Endiatx is conducting clinical
Read more25 June 2024
All abilities multisport day for Ipswich children
Children with a disability will be taking part in an inaugural multisport day in Springfield, south-west of Brisbane, next week.
As part of its Active Kids program,
Read more25 June 2024
Spike in intake of overseas-trained doctors
Australia has increased the annual intake of overseas-trained doctors by more than 1500 over the past five years, with Queensland numbers almost doubling.
New Federal
Read more25 June 2024
Outdoor exercise found to have the most benefits
Exercising outdoors has been found to be more beneficial than indoor activity.
This has prompted calls for better and easier access to parks and natural settingss to
Read more25 June 2024
Battery disposal sparking truck fires
Battery-related fires in waste collection trucks have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to urge residents to dispose of the charging devices more safely.
Council’s
Read more24 June 2024