Skin swab detects early signs of Parkinson’s
New skin swabs could detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear.
Researchers in the United Kingdom are developing non-invasive sampling
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Listening provides safety in silent breakdowns
The “silent breakdown” is impacting many Australians, with family and friends urged to look for the signs.
Crisis intervention and performance expert Gary Fahey said
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Housing Australia Future Fund has its problems
By Katrina Raynor
When the Federal Government announced the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund in 2023, the news reverberated through the housing sector.
A new
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Thousands of recalled power banks in Aussie homes
More than 30,000 recalled lithium power banks are still in the hands of Australians, prompting a warning from the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission
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Davidson and Monahan new RTA leaders
A new leadership team is in place at the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).
Queensland Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said Steve Davidson had been appointed as
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Queensland police after better defined call on duties
Queensland Police have called for stronger legislation to define their core duties, after a review found “mission creep” was impacting service delivery.
Acting
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Modern net captures Queensland wildlife
A public database of Queensland’s flora and fauna has received a multi-million-dollar upgrade.
State Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the WildNet website now
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Global recognition for K’gari name change
It’s official. Fraser Island is no more.
Australia’s request to have the world’s largest sand island known globally as K’gari has been approved.
Federal
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Hard to dismiss impact of Civic Centre after 50 years
Ipswich is partying this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s Civic Centre.
Opened in 1975 by then Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, the occasion is
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Behind the scenes with Brisbane Open House
Brisbane Open House gives public access to heritage landmarks and other buildings usually off-limits this weekend from July 19-20.
It features an expanded 2025 program
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