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Man with Azheimer's disease and nurse. | Newsreel

New predictors of Alzheimer’s disease

A new study has linked the likelihood of a person developing Alzheimer’s disease with that person’s other medical conditions. The Australian Imaging, Biomarker and
Read more 21 May 2024
Elderly Asians laughing. | Newsreel

Ageing Australia to reflect non-English roots

A third of Australia’s elderly population is expected to be from non-English speaking backgrounds in just over 20 years, according to new research. Projections from
Read more 21 May 2024
Koala chewing gum leaf. | Newsreel

‘Confusing’ koala protection rules to be changed

Amendments to koala protection legislation will aim to prevent unintended clearing of koala habitat and streamline development applications. A Queensland Government
Read more 20 May 2024
Woman talking to doctor. | Newsreel

Free Mental Health Centre in Ipswich

Queensland’s third free walk-in Mental Health Centre has opened in Ipswich, west of Brisbane. The Ipswich centre, which now has a permanent home on Level 1 of the Eats
Read more 20 May 2024
Men walking on roof with solar panels. | Newsreel

Businesses predict green jobs growth

More than a quarter of Australian businesses expect to increase their workforce due to community expectations of a more sustainable economy, according to a new
Read more 20 May 2024
Women sharing on social media. | Newsreel

New social button to find today’s truth

A new social media interface promises to help users avoid spreading misinformation online. In an age where information is shared with the click of a button, when that
Read more 20 May 2024
Donate button on computer. | Newsreel

Donor data at risk from cyber criminals

Australian charities fear their donors’ data is at risk due to lack of funding to deter cyber attack. A group of peak not-for-profit bodies, including the Community
Read more 20 May 2024
Eating and watching television can lead to overindulgence - Newsreel

Distraction kills pleasure and drives overindulgence

Distraction is a pleasure killer and leads to overindulgence, according to new research by the American Psychological Association. Study author Stephen Murphy from Ghent
Read more 20 May 2024
Saying please is used only seven percent of the time - Newsreel

The word ‘please’ is falling on hard times

The word “please”, which children are taught is the key to politeness and respectful requests, has fallen on hard times. People are now using it infrequently
Read more 20 May 2024
Life expectancy to increase by five years - Newsreel

Live expectancy to lift by five years by 2050

Average life expectancy across the globe is expected to increase by five years by 2050 as disparities between countries lessen. The latest findings from the Global
Read more 20 May 2024