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Will Ashley, Chris Maynard, Mayor Tom Tate. | Newsreel

Maynard hands over Chief Lifeguard duties

There has been a changing of the guard in an organisation which keeps thousands safe on Gold Coast beaches. After 42 years, Chief Lifeguard Chris Maynard has retired,
Read more 6 June 2025
Charity workers

More than 5.3 million Aussies support charity sector

Increase demand for services has led a jump in revenue and staff numbers in the charity sector. The latest Australian Charities Report, released by the Australian
Read more 6 June 2025
AIS ETC meeting. | Newsreel

Sporting rivals help shape ‘green and gold decade’

Sporting leaders from a dozen countries have been brought together to enhance Australia’s performance at the Brisbane 2032 Games. The Australian Institute of Sport
Read more 5 June 2025
Doctor with patient. | Newsreel

One in five Aussies ignore referrals to medical specialists

Up to one in five Australians are not seeing specialists when referred by their doctor due to cost concerns. New Medicare data shows the number of medical specialist
Read more 5 June 2025
An artist's impression of the planned new stadium in Victoria Park - Newsreel

Call to mandate ‘digital twins’ for Games infrastructure

A mandate to incorporate “digital twins” in all infrastructure projects for the Brisbane 2032 Games would help ensure a sustainable legacy for the region. Speaking
Read more 4 June 2025
Baby with RSV. | Newsreel

Baby hospitalisations for RSV drop by 50 percent

The number of Australian babies admitted to hospital with RSV has nearly halved compared to the same time last year. Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA) founder
Read more 4 June 2025
Bodyboarder Bodi Hugin from Murwillumbah. | Newsreel

Future bodyboarding champs roll into the Gold Coast

Australia will welcome some of the world’s best junior bodyboarders to the Gold Coast for the first time next month. Tugun Beach is set to host an International
Read more 4 June 2025
Businessman looking at reports.

SMEs forgotten in the fight for corporate sustainability

By Cara Westerman Australia’s largest corporations across financial, mining, construction, and other sectors are now required to include climate-related financial
Read more 4 June 2025
Man with phone in remote area.

Australia’s first satellite to mobile text service launched

Telstra has won the space race to be the first provider to offer a satellite to mobile text messaging service in Australia. The technology, which effectively uses
Read more 4 June 2025
Man on CPAP machine.

TGA approves first drug to treat sleep apnoea

A medicine widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity is now the first medicine which can be used in Australia for obstructive sleep apnoea in Australia. The
Read more 4 June 2025