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Food waste in a bin. | Newsreel

Australia among world’s biggest food wasters

Australians throw away $8 billion worth of edible food each year and are among the biggest food wasters in the world. The latest ANZ Food For Thought report found
Read more 25 August 2024
Pregnant woman getting an injection. | Newsreel

Whooping cough cases jump 70-fold in Queensland

Pregnant women in Queensland are being urged to obtain a free whooping cough vaccine as cases skyrocket across the state. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said the state
Read more 22 August 2024
Person manning phone line. | Newsreel

Cash for Crimestoppers to continue service

Crimestoppers has secured ongoing State Government funding as it celebrates its 35th anniversary. At a special commemoration ceremony at Parliament House this week,
Read more 22 August 2024
QUT Professor David Rowlings. | Newsreel

Team to measure crop residue emissions

Australian grain growers will be better able to report on their carbon footprint through a new multi-million dollar study. QUT Professor David Rowlings is leading the $8
Read more 22 August 2024
Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers. | Newsreel

Leavers fast-tracked into cross-border role

Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers will become the state’s first Cross-Border Commissioner, starting in the role on Monday. The State Government
Read more 22 August 2024
Care Outreach office manager Suzi Eastgate. | Newsreel

Rehomed furniture reduces landfill and carbon footprint

A South East Queensland council has averted 60,000 kilograms of landfill and prevented 177 tonnes of Co2 emissions by using a local circular economy
Read more 21 August 2024
Man breaking into car. | Newsreel

Coastal paradises car theft hotspots

The Sunshine Coast had the lowest rate of car theft insurance claims in Queensland last year, despite the number of claims more than doubling. The latest RACQ analysis
Read more 21 August 2024
Doctor with young child. | Newsreel

Boost for child health in North Queensland

Health professionals in North Queensland have access to increased funding to boost the welfare of children in the region. The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network
Read more 21 August 2024
Jetstar airplane Australia. | Newsreel

Jetstar in court over COVID travel credits

A class action has been filed against Jetstar over non-refunded flight payments during the COVID pandemic. Echo Law partner Andrew Paull said proceedings against the
Read more 21 August 2024
Salvation Army affordable housing in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Development award for Salvos housing complex

A Salvation Army affordable housing complex in Brisbane’s northern suburbs is in the running for national honours after winning a State development award. The 4-level
Read more 21 August 2024