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Breakthrough brings ‘Holy Grail’ of medicine closer

Stanford Medicine researchers say they have made an “astonishing step” towards a universal vaccine that could protect humans from a wide variety of viruses and

Australians spending $1 billion a year on cosmetic surgery

By Toni Pikoos and Ben Buchanan If you walk into a cosmetic surgeon’s office, you probably wouldn’t expect to be asked about your recent break-up or how you cope

Boost in doctors training for country practice

More doctors are likely to become available in regional Queensland through strong interest in a rural pathway training program. The Royal Australian College of GPs said

On-Country visits help enrich reconciliation plan

Lawyers from McCullough Robertson (McR) have been visiting a series of First Nations communities over many years to help inform their Reconciliation Action Plan

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Dramatic upper atmosphere changes driving weather change

By Milton Speer and Lance Leslie Over the past decade, southern Australia has suffered numerous extreme weather and climate events, such as record-breaking heatwaves,

Big lift in Suncorp Stadium concert cap

The Queensland Government will lift the cap on concerts at Suncorp Stadium in the hope that more big acts will be attracted to Brisbane. The change means up to 21

Health insurance set for hefty rise in April

Health insurance premiums will rise by 4.41 percent in April, the largest annual increase in almost a decade. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the decision was

Diseases rising after big drop in vaccination of babies

By Peter Breadon and Mia Jessurun Child vaccination has been one of Australia’s biggest success stories. Before the COVID pandemic, we hit the national target of 95

Emergency response hub at Kedron doubles in size

The Queensland Ambulance response hub at Kedron has doubled in size in a bid to deal with non-emergency calls and take the pressure off crowded hospitals. The new $8.31

Christmas decorating trends for 2026

Christmas may be officially celebrated in December, but the decorating trends you’ll see in the shops and on your tree at home, start in February at the Christmasworld

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