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Doctor and patient. | Newsreel

Dementia poised to become Australia’s biggest killer

Dementia is poised to become the leading cause of death in Australia. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), released this week, showed
Read more 11 October 2024
Elderly couple with baby. | Newsreel

Life expectancy for Aussies under 50 a concern

By Sergey Timonin and Tim Adair Global life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, with Australia among the best-performing countries. But during
Read more 11 October 2024
Road train Queensland Outback. | Newsreel

Regional focus for student road safety program

A road safety program for Queensland high school students will be enhanced to focus on rural and regional drivers. Built off the award-winning BRAKE Driver Awareness
Read more 11 October 2024
Cattle using a feed lot. | Newsreel

Aussie tech targets Brazil’s methane juggernaut

An Australian climate technology company is closer to introducing its methane-reducing product into the world’s largest cattle herd. Rumin8, based in Western
Read more 10 October 2024
Aged care worker and client. | Newsreel

Growing care workforce lowers national productivity

The number of care workers has grown to now represent 15 percent of the entire Australian workforce. A new study by economic research institute e61 has found, with the
Read more 10 October 2024
Green space is necessary near workplaces, according to a new study - Newsreel

Healthy green space needed near workplaces

Green space needs to be available where people spend their working days, not just near homes, a new study has found. The research also revealed that use of green space
Read more 10 October 2024
Food delivery worker. | Newsreel

Robbery sparks call to boost rights for gig workers

The violent carjacking of a food delivery worker on the Gold Coast this week has renewed calls for extra protection for the nation’s gig workers. Transport Workers
Read more 10 October 2024
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Wimbledon drops line judges after 147 years

The legendary Wimbledon tennis championship will break a 147-year tradition in 2025 when it phases out human line judges. They will be replaced by electronic line
Read more 10 October 2024
Elderly couple. | Newsreel

Alzheimer’s disease to affect 1.2 million by 2050

More than a million Australians will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2050, with a $17 billion impact on the economy, according to a new report. The health advisory company
Read more 10 October 2024
Woman shopping online. | Newsreel

OECD warning over ‘dark commercial patterns’

Deceptive commercial tactics are impacting 90 percent of global consumers, sparking a warning from the OECD. A new survey from the intergovernmental economic
Read more 10 October 2024