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A dementia patient is cared for. | Newsreel

Dementia overtakes heart disease as leading cause of death

Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia, overtaking ischaemic heart diseases. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows dementia,

Albert Street re-opening begins in December

The Queen Street Mall expansion down Brisbane’s Albert Street will beginning opening next month. Brisbane City Council Planning Chair Adam Allan said the major

Guardian Childcare encouraging nutrition for life

Exposing children to healthy food habits from an early age has become an important focus of the childcare and early learning experience. The Guardian Childcare and

K'gari, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Influencer burned for lighting fire on K’Gari

An online influencer has been fined by the Queensland Government for lighting a fire on K’gari. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Senior Ranger Chad Hoult

Study recognises family heartbreak of Alzheimer’s

The heartbreaking moment a person with Alzheimer’s disease no longer recognises a loved one is the targeted focus of research in a United States university. Dr Harald

Gamblers reveal benefits of Self-Exclusion Register

The vast majority of gamblers, who have self-excluded from wagering services, report enjoying a better quality of life. A new survey from the Australian Communications

Gen Z losing hope of ever having financial security

More than half of Australia’s Gen Z cohort believe they will never achieve financial security in their lifetime. Results of the 2025 Australian Youth Barometer found

Climate storm shows no sign of easing

By Robyn Eckersley Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, hailed as humanity’s best shot at keeping climate change under control. Between then

Wake-up call for The Wiggles on button batteries

The Wiggles haven been caught up in stoush with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over merchandising. ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said the

Both Story Bridge footpaths now ready for traffic

All of Brisbane’s Story Bridge will this week be open for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said locals will again be able

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