Fewer child deaths extending women’s lives
Women are living longer because fewer children are dying, a new study has found.
Research out of Cornell University in the United States found that the decline in
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New predictors of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study has linked the likelihood of a person developing Alzheimer’s disease with that person’s other medical conditions.
The Australian Imaging, Biomarker and
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Ageing Australia to reflect non-English roots
A third of Australia’s elderly population is expected to be from non-English speaking backgrounds in just over 20 years, according to new research.
Projections from
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‘Confusing’ koala protection rules to be changed
Amendments to koala protection legislation will aim to prevent unintended clearing of koala habitat and streamline development applications.
A Queensland Government
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Free Mental Health Centre in Ipswich
Queensland’s third free walk-in Mental Health Centre has opened in Ipswich, west of Brisbane.
The Ipswich centre, which now has a permanent home on Level 1 of the Eats
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Businesses predict green jobs growth
More than a quarter of Australian businesses expect to increase their workforce due to community expectations of a more sustainable economy, according to a new
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New social button to find today’s truth
A new social media interface promises to help users avoid spreading misinformation online.
In an age where information is shared with the click of a button, when that
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Donor data at risk from cyber criminals
Australian charities fear their donors’ data is at risk due to lack of funding to deter cyber attack.
A group of peak not-for-profit bodies, including the Community
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Distraction kills pleasure and drives overindulgence
Distraction is a pleasure killer and leads to overindulgence, according to new research by the American Psychological Association.
Study author Stephen Murphy from Ghent
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The word ‘please’ is falling on hard times
The word “please”, which children are taught is the key to politeness and respectful requests, has fallen on hard times.
People are now using it infrequently
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