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COVID set off declining confidence in police forces

By Kelly Hine,  Katie Davenport-Klunder and Nadine McKillop New research released by the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) confirms what
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Signs of progress in latest climate change scenarios

By Andrew King When major new climate change scenarios are released, there’s always strong interest. These scenarios lay out what our future climate will look like,
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New domestic violence support service for Springfield

A new domestic violence support hub has been opened at Springfield, south-west of Brisbane. It is the second HOPE Hub in Queensland operated by the Beyond DV
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Doctors call for stricter rules to lift sunscreen confidence

Doctors are calling for stricter sunscreen regulations to restore confidence in SPF products and protect Australians. In a submission to the Therapeutic Goods
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Koala census underway in Moreton Bay

The koala population north of Brisbane is being surveyed to help drive future conservation efforts. The exercise is a joint initiative of the City of Moreton Bay and the
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Cricket and soccer dominate but still face financial woes

By James Skinner and Danny Hill Cricket and soccer are two of, if not the biggest national sporting codes in Australia. Yet the governing bodies of both have recently
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First new diabetes treatment in 100 years approved

The first new therapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D) since the discovery of insulin more than a century ago has been approved for use in Australia. Research organisation
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Magpie swoops in to claim top spot in Australia

The Magpie is the most commonly seen bird in Australia’s urban centres, followed by the Rainbow Lorikeet and the Noisy Miner. In Queensland, it’s the Rainbow
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Prison terms extended for dangerous criminals

Dangerous criminals who commit the most heinous crimes could remain behind bars for up to 10 more years under new laws announced by the Queensland Government. Under the
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Poor childhood eating triggers life-long bad habits

Eating unhealthy foods early in life can trigger life-long changes in the way the brain regulates eating, new research shows. University College Cork scientists found
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