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Elderly woman signing document. | Newsreel

Enduring risk of financial elder abuse

More than a third of Australians with an enduring power of attorney have granted it to someone identified as a potential abuser. Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert
Read more 10 September 2024
Teenager during COVID. | Newsreel

COVID isolation strain aged teenage brains

Teenage brains aged faster during the COVID-19 pandemic, with girls most impacted. New research from the University of Washington found the pandemic resulted in
Read more 10 September 2024
Esports players. | Newsreel

Esports able to break down isolation barriers

Isolated students in regional Queensland will be plugged into the immersive world of esports through a million-dollar inclusion program. QUT will develop and host an
Read more 10 September 2024
Speed limit sign. | Newsreel

Three must-dos to bring down Aussie road deaths

Australia has little hope of achieving its goal of halving road fatalities by 2030, without bold moves to manage speed limits, backed by financial investment and
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Aircraft refueling. | Newsreel

Unruly airline passenger hit with $8630 fuel bill

A man who forced a flight from Perth to Sydney to turn around has been ordered to pay more than $17,000 in fines, including more than $8500 for jet fuel. The West
Read more 9 September 2024
Person access online register. | Newsreel

LNP pledges public child sex offender register

The Queensland LNP have committed to establishing a public child sex offender register if elected at the October 26 State election. LNP leader David Crisafulli said an
Read more 9 September 2024
Kings Beach. Caloundra, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast targets high-end hotel brands

The Sunshine Coast has an eye on the upcoming Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics as it looks to attract more luxury hotel brands to the region. Sunshine Coast Mayor
Read more 9 September 2024
QSO musicians Cellist Craig Allister Young, violinist Ceridwen Jones, Violinist Sonia Wilson and Principal Tuba Thomas Allely. | Newsreel

Symphony of colour and music at Toowoomba carnival

A Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) performance will be one of the highlights of the 75th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers which kicks off this Friday. The three-week
Read more 9 September 2024
Poor family having dinner. | Newsreel

Families go backwards each week as costs bite

Single working parents in Queensland have costs $150 above what they earn every week, according to a new report. The Queensland Council of Social Service’s (QCOSS)
Read more 9 September 2024
Queensland Police Service Task Force Argos members. | Newsreel

Queensland detectives awarded top US honour

The United States Secret Service has award two Queensland detectives the highest award available to foreigners for their efforts in saving two young children from a
Read more 9 September 2024