Concerning shift in status of world heritage sites
The conservation outlook of four of Australia’s Natural World Heritage properties has declined, while the Great Barrier Reef remains on the critical list.
The latest
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757,000 Aussie children live in poverty as rates rise
One in six Australian children now live in poverty, as new data shows the national poverty rate is increasing.
An ACOSS and UNSW report, released today (October 13)
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Curves help shape award-winning Queensland home
A uniquely curved Sunshine Coast hilltop property is Queensland’s top home, after taking out the top award at the Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction
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$5000 boost for women after career break
Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break.
A $20 million State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
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Melbourne Cup lunches with tickets still available
It’s less than a month until the race that stops the nation so hold onto your hats and gather your sweeps for our roundup of the glitziest functions around Brisbane
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$4m boost fast-tracks new Caloundra town square
Caloundra will have a new city heart within two years, with design work for a new town square fast-tracked.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said a $4 million boost
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Gas and coal remain core to state’s energy future
An extra 400MW of gas-fired power generation is part of a new 10-year energy plan for Queensland.
State Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki said the Energy
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Jump in rate of family violence leading to homelessness
The incidence of family and domestic violence leading to homelessness in Queensland has jumped by almost 15 percent, exceeding the national average.
New analysis from
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Caxton Street lights up for future Suncorp events
Sporting teams which grace Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium in future years will have their colours put up in lights.
Brisbane City Council plans to illuminate Caxton
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Gene research shows women have higher risk of depression
Genetic factors play a greater role in depression in women than men, according to new Queensland research.
A study by Brisbane-based QIMR Berghofer found about twice as
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