Education levels linked to life expectancy
Education levels can impact life expectancies by more than seven years, according to new Australian research.
A study carried out by Melbourne’s Monash University
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Aussie cotton growers investigate floating solar farms
Placing floating solar panels over irrigation dams could lessen evaporation and generate energy across Australia’s agriculture industry.
Research spearheaded by Ag
Read more24 June 2025
Extra Crime Prevention Schools for Queensland
Queensland will soon have four Crime Prevention Schools, with extra funding to be announced in the State Budget.
Premier David Crisafulli said $50 million would be
Read more23 June 2025
ACCC recommends targeted rules for digital platforms
A five-year ACCC inquiry has found digital platforms needed to be subjected to targeted regulation to increase competitiveness and protect consumers.
Australian
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Scared renters in a state of despair and disrepair
More than two thirds of Australian renters do not ask for repairs to be done in the fear their rent would be increased.
A new national survey also found a third of
Read more23 June 2025
State Budget millions for Mater Hospital Springfield
Almost $700 million will be allocated to the supporting the new Mater Hospital Springfield in this week’s Queensland State Budget.
Treasurer David Janetzki said $638
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State backs Maroon Origin players to tackle betting culture
A new anti-betting campaign has been launched to tackle the high level of gambling on rugby league matches.
Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said a State
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New flights tipped to land $190 million for Queensland
Three new flight routes into Brisbane and the Gold Coast are expected to inject almost $190 million into Queensland’s visitor economy.
State Tourism Minister Andrew
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Clouds disappearing and boosting global warming
Earth’s cloud cover is rapidly shrinking and contributing to record-breaking temperatures.
New research, involving the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence
Read more23 June 2025
Multilingual AI chatbot developed for hospital EDs
A team of New South Wales researchers are developing a multilingual chatbot to use in hospital emergency departments.
UNSW Sydney academic researcher and emergency
Read more20 June 2025