Lower age limit for free bowel cancer screening
The Federal Government is extending the free bowel screening program to people aged above 45.
Currently, people aged 50 to 74 receive a free bowel screening kit in the
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Micro-grids could solve remote energy challenge
Micro power grids based on renewable energy could provide the solution to the energy requirement of communities away from the main supply networks.
EDL CEO James Harman
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Co-response trial for domestic violence callouts
Police will be accompanied by specialist community domestic violence practitioners in a trial co-response program in Cairns, in far north Queensland.
Relationships
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Trail engages the senses of science
A new, interactive eco-trail has opened in the Samford Valley, north-west of Brisbane in time for the winter school holidays.
The self-guided Engaging Science Trail is a
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Try Brisbane Festival’s program on for size
Arts enthusiasts are being encouraged to find their fit at this year’s Brisbane Festival, which will be headlined by a show from fashion designer Jean Paul
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Shine disappears from Gold hospital cover
Australians are being urged to re-consider top-level hospital cover, as the cost of private health insurance soars.
Consumer group CHOICE has found that while annual
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Panel probes health legacy of Games
A free public event in Brisbane this week will discuss how the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can provide long-term health benefits for Queenslanders.
On Thursday,
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Australian charities hit by rising costs
Australian charities are going backward, as increased costs outstrip a recent rise in revenue.
The latest Australian Charities Report, released today, showed a 5.6
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Cardiologists call for urgent action on pollution
Prominent cardiologists have called for a major offensive against pollution, saying it is a bigger health threat than war, terrorism and major diseases.
A series of
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Qantas shakes up aircraft boarding process
As well as checking for the departure gate, Brisbane airport passengers using Qantas will now need to take note of which group they have been assigned.
From this week,
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