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Save money and reduce waste with leftovers

Australian households throw away between $2000 and $2500 worth of food each year, with the top five most wasted foods being vegetables, bread, fruit, bagged salad and

Skin cancer fear is low despite the risks

Most people are not too concerned about skin cancer despite evidence showing a relatively small number of sunburns can trigger melanoma. Researchers at Florida Atlantic

Programs target youth crime re-offending rates

Two Queensland Government programs aimed at addressing re-offending rates have been put out to tender. Premier David Crisafulli said the Regional Reset and Staying on

Sunshine Coast beach access one focus of Alfred recovery

Restoring beach access for lifesavers is one of the priorities as Sunshine Coast Council continues recovery efforts following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Deputy Mayor and

Eating disorders more stigmatised than depression

People with an eating disorder are more stigmatised than those suffering with depression, according to a new study. University of South Australia Honours student Carlye

Bushfire management teams tune into bird songs

Bird listeners are shaping the management of forests in the United States and could offer a blueprint for bushfire-prone areas of Australia. A new study has used a large

Aussie diets in downward spiral as fruit falls out of favour

Fruit is disappearing from Australian diets, sparking a health warning from the national science agency. A new CSIRO study found Australians’ eating habits were on

Alfred took our beaches, but the sand will return

By Javier Leon For many people, the most visible impact of Cyclone Alfred was the damage big waves and storm surge did to their local beaches. Beaches in South-East

State expands 24-hour resupply emergency declaration

An emergency planning declaration, which allows the 24-hour resupply of essential businesses in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, has been expanded. Deputy

Not-for-profits grapple with rising cyber risks

Almost 20 percent of Australian not-for-profit organisations reported a cyber security breach last year, with social service groups the hardest hit. The Australian

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