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Ruth Vine has been appointed to review of gender hormone treatments.

Senior psychiatrist to lead hormone therapy review

The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of a senior psychiatrist to lead an independent review of the use of hormone therapies to treat children with
Read more 27 March 2025
COVID vaccines are still recommended for many groups - Newsreel

Fresh advice issued on frequency of COVID vaccinations

The Federal Government is urging Australians over 75 to continue to receive COVID-19 vaccinations every six months. Health Minister Mark Butler said the latest advice
Read more 27 March 2025
Chewing gum leads to ingestion of microplastics - Newsreel

Chewing gum linked to ingestion of microplastics

New research has warned that chewing gum can result in the ingestion of thousands of microplastics. A statement released this week by the American Cancer Society said a
Read more 27 March 2025
Sport is no level playing field - Newsreel

New study explodes sport success myths

A new study has rejected the notion that sport is a great leveller that gives kids from all backgrounds an equal chance to succeed. Ohio State University research has
Read more 26 March 2025
Cricket tests have been resecured for Brisbane - Newsreel

Brisbane summer cricket tradition re-activated

Brisbane has re-secured its right to hold the first summer cricket test off the back of the infrastructure plan for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Premier David
Read more 26 March 2025
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Business and sporting leaders welcome stadium plan

There has been considerable reaction to the Victoria Park Olympic Stadium development. Here’s what our city’s thought leaders had to say: Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian
Read more 25 March 2025
Charlotte Smith fashion collection in the National Museum, Canberra

Iconic fashion collection finds home at National Museum

One of the world’s most significant and valuable fashion collections has found a new home at the National Museum in Canberra. Drawn from what has been described as one
Read more 25 March 2025
An artist's impression of the planned new stadium in Victoria Park - Newsreel

Games infrastructure plan unveiled at last

Brisbane finally has some certainty around its infrastructure plan to deliver the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Premier David Crisafulli today unveiled a suite of
Read more 25 March 2025
Research shows exercise can improve brain health at any age - Newsreel

Exercise at any age improves brain function

Physical exercise at any age can improve brain function and memory, according to new research. The University of South Australia said findings from 133 systematic
Read more 25 March 2025
Struggling families see little prospect of improvement - Newsreel

Few expect cost of living ‘crisis’ to improve

Australians have little faith that the current cost of living challenges will improve over the next 12 months. Research released today from Anglicare Sydney shows that
Read more 25 March 2025