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Doctors and nurses are in short supply globally - Newsreel

Health staff shortages spark global skills competition

A doctor and nurse shortage is placing extra pressure on global health systems at a time when aging populations are increasing demand for services. The OECD 2024 Health
Read more 20 November 2024
Woman helping older person with cleaning. | Newsreel

Cap-free cleaning and gardening support for elderly

Older Australians will be able to access unlimited gardening and cleaning support next year under changes to a Federal Government initiative. Aged Care Minister Anika
Read more 19 November 2024
Cribb St, Landsborough, Queensland

New heart to historic Sunshine Coast town

A three-year project to revitalise the main street of an historic Sunshine Coast town is complete, with a community day planned this weekend to mark the
Read more 19 November 2024
Putting a child to bed at the same time every night - Newsreel

Consistent bedtime key to child behaviour traits

Giving children a consistent bedtime may be more important than sleep quality or duration in setting long-term behaviour traits. A study by the Penn State College of
Read more 19 November 2024
Multicultural group. | Newsreel

Financial stress strains welcome for new migrants

Almost half of Australians believe current immigration levels are too high, despite an overwhelming majority saying the country has benefited from multiculturalism. The
Read more 19 November 2024
Person wearing robotic shorts. | Newsreel

Soft robotic shorts boost mobility in frail and elderly

Robotic shorts have been developed which allow the frail and elderly to be more mobile. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) said the device enabled
Read more 19 November 2024
Fresh water supplies have dwindled globally - Newsreel

‘Dry phase’ fear after abrupt global fresh water drop

NASA satellites have picked up an abrupt drop in global fresh water that has showed no signs of recovery over the past decade. A team of international scientists,
Read more 19 November 2024
Woman looking sceptical. | Newsreel

Australians less trusting of Artificial Intelligence

Despite Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming more mainstream, Australians are becoming less trusting of the technology. The latest How Australians feel about the rise
Read more 19 November 2024
Even fit people can get heart disease from sitting too long - Newsreel

Long hours of sitting unhealthy even for fit people

Spending long hours sitting or lying down has been linked to heart disease, even for people who are otherwise highly active. A new study, released by the American
Read more 19 November 2024
Biometrics graphic. | Newsreel

Travellers back biometrics to speed up airport processes

Most Australians travelling overseas would embrace biometrics in an effort speed up their airport experience. A recent international survey of frequent flyers across G20
Read more 19 November 2024