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Nurse helps baby breastfeed in hospital. | Newsreel

‘Sham’ breastfeeding provides options for sick babies

A baby with a blocked oesophagus had been able to be breastfed thanks to a new technique being used at a Brisbane hospital. Oscar was nine weeks’ premature when born
Read more 7 August 2024
Eastern Group Parrot. | Newsreel

Nature corridor link protected on Sunshine Coast

A missing link in a Sunshine Coast nature corridor has been secured through a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Sunshine Coast Council. The
Read more 7 August 2024
Homeless person on park bench. | Newsreel

Rapid response for Gold Coast homeless

A rapid response team has been established to help people on the Gold Coast experiencing homelessness. The Queensland Government Critical Response Team will work with
Read more 7 August 2024
Worker in wheelchair excluded from meeting. | Newsreel

Employees with disability battle workplace exclusion

Many people with a disability are avoiding sharing information with employers as they face growing levels of exclusion in the workplace, according to a new report. The
Read more 7 August 2024
Tiny air pollution linked to premature deaths - Newsreel

Tiny air pollutants linked to premature deaths

Tiny air pollutants have been linked to a 7.3 percent increase in premature deaths for people living in large cities. Researchers led by McGill University found these
Read more 7 August 2024
Heat stressed elderly woman in front of fan. | Newsreel

Climate change focus for health experts

A new Federal Government advisory group has been established to help reduce the impacts of climate change on the nation’s health. Chaired by Federal Health Minister
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Paris Day 11

Paris OIympics Results Australia: Day 11

Australian results at the Paris Olympics, Tuesday, August 6:   Canoe Sprint Men’s Kayak Four 500m Heat: Australia 3rd Heat 2 Men’s Kayak Four 500m
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Future Eumundi streetscape. | Nesreel

Million-dollar makeover for market mecca Eumundi

Popular Sunshine Coast market destination Eumundi is getting a multi-million dollar facelift. The hinterland town, 120km north of Brisbane, is a mecca for markets and
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Qantas plane. | Newsreel

More flexibility for pilots to shorten travel times

International pilots across parts of south-east Asia and the Pacific will be able to choose their own flight paths in a trial aimed at saving fuel and reducing travel
Read more 7 August 2024
Doctor in his office. | Newsreel

Australian GP shortfall tipped to pass 5000

Australia is facing a shortfall of more than 5000 general practitioners in less than 10 years, with a peak body for doctors calling for action to address the
Read more 7 August 2024