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Child in hospital. | Newsreel

Action on complex childhood illnesses

A new centre to support children with rare and complex illnesses has been opened. The Queensland Children’s Hospital ACTION (Advanced therapies and Clinical Trials
Read more 24 May 2024
Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre. | Newsreel

Games delivery authority clears legislation hurdle

Directors for the new independent Olympic and Paralympic Games delivery authority should be in place by September, after State Parliament passed the Bill to establish
Read more 24 May 2024
Hands of child and adults in hospital| Newsreel

Support for end-of-life care discussions

Parents coping with the heartbreaking scenario of dealing with end-of-life care of a child have some extra support. A new set of resources have been created to help
Read more 23 May 2024
Aspire 24 rehearsal.

Next generation of dancers to showcase their talents

Queensland Ballet’s next generation of professional ballet dancers will take to the stage for their annual showcase this weekend. In Aspire 24, dancers from the
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Esports are on the rise as an alternative to physical sport.

Esports luring youth into new sport paradigm

Young Australians are embracing esports as a serious alternative to traditional physical sport. This is prompting a new tranche of research to find ways to negate the
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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