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ESSA CEO Danielle Smith

Smith switches from Lightning to ESSA

Former Sunshine Coast Lightning boss Danielle Smith is the new CEO of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Ms Smith takes over the Brisbane-based
Read more 22 May 2024
Nuclear power plant

Nuclear option more expensive than renewables

Nuclear power is a more expensive energy option compared to renewables, according to a new CSIRO report. The latest GenCost report also found a nuclear-powered energy
Read more 22 May 2024
Homes flooded in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Floods sink Brisbane’s global status

Climate change is having an impact on Brisbane’s status among global cities ranked in the latest Global Cities Index. Placed 27th in the world and fourth in Australia,
Read more 22 May 2024
Tim Longwill appointed as Pro Bono Partner at McR - Newsreel

McCullough Robertson appoints Pro Bono Partner

McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has announced the appointment of Tim Longwill as the firm’s Pro Bono Partner. Mr Longwill is a senior partner at McR and has been
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Children missing out on eating - Newsreel

Families forgoing essentials as living costs bite

Many Australia families are avoiding seeking medical help when they need it and skipping meals as they struggle to cope with chronic cost-of-living pressures. A
Read more 22 May 2024
New sea level rise fears - Newsreel

Warm currents rife in ‘doomsday’ glacier

Scientists have discovered warm water currents running deep inside Antarctica’s so-called “doomsday glacier” raising fears that sea level rises may be greater than
Read more 22 May 2024
Queensland surf lifesavers pulling boat out of water. | Newsreel

10-year deal gives life savers certainty

Queensland beaches will be under the watch of lifesavers for at least another decade following a $125 million funding announcement. With the current four-year funding
Read more 22 May 2024
Graphic showing online data collection. | Newsreel

Your de-identified data not so anonymous

An increase in personal data collection has led to concerns de-identified information could be traced back to an individual as datasets are combined. A new report from
Read more 22 May 2024
Man and woman in boardroom. | Newsreel

Cyber security support for small business directors

Directors of small businesses and not-for-profit organisations have access to a new guide which outlines obligations around cyber security. The Cyber Security Handbook
Read more 22 May 2024
Louise Faulkner. | Newsreel

New members on Carers Advisory Council

Wellways Australia’s Louise Faulkner has been appointed to the Queensland Carers Advisory Council. Ms Faulkner is the national service delivery manager for Wellways
Read more 21 May 2024