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Australia to provide aid for Myanmar relief

Australia will provide an initial $2 million to Myanmar for humanitarian relief following Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Australia’s support will assist the
Read more 31 March 2025
Flooding at Winton last week - Newsreel

Western Queensland flood support expanded

The State and Federal Governments have extended flood support to western Queensland small businesses, residents and councils. Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery
Read more 31 March 2025
Regular exposure to cold water has been found to improve cell health and stress management - Newsreel

Cold water immersion helps to manage stress

A new study has confirmed health benefits, including stress management, from regular dunking in cold water. A team from the University of Ottawa found that cold water
Read more 31 March 2025
Man from Snowy River

Man from Snowy River returns with live orchestra

The Man from Snowy River in Concert returns to Brisbane for its final encore season at the QPAC Concert Hall from September 27-28, 2025. The Southern Cross Symphony will
Read more 27 March 2025
The Australian Government is cracking down on dodgy childcare providers - Newsreel

National crackdown on ‘dodgy’ childcare providers

The Federal Government has announced it will strength regulations governing childhood education and care as part of a crackdown on unscrupulous providers. In a
Read more 27 March 2025
Ruth Vine has been appointed to review of gender hormone treatments.

Senior psychiatrist to lead hormone therapy review

The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of a senior psychiatrist to lead an independent review of the use of hormone therapies to treat children with
Read more 27 March 2025
COVID vaccines are still recommended for many groups - Newsreel

Fresh advice issued on frequency of COVID vaccinations

The Federal Government is urging Australians over 75 to continue to receive COVID-19 vaccinations every six months. Health Minister Mark Butler said the latest advice
Read more 27 March 2025
Chewing gum leads to ingestion of microplastics - Newsreel

Chewing gum linked to ingestion of microplastics

New research has warned that chewing gum can result in the ingestion of thousands of microplastics. A statement released this week by the American Cancer Society said a
Read more 27 March 2025
Sport is no level playing field - Newsreel

New study explodes sport success myths

A new study has rejected the notion that sport is a great leveller that gives kids from all backgrounds an equal chance to succeed. Ohio State University research has
Read more 26 March 2025
Cricket tests have been resecured for Brisbane - Newsreel

Brisbane summer cricket tradition re-activated

Brisbane has re-secured its right to hold the first summer cricket test off the back of the infrastructure plan for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Premier David
Read more 26 March 2025