National crackdown on ‘dodgy’ childcare providers
The Federal Government has announced it will strength regulations governing childhood education and care as part of a crackdown on unscrupulous providers.
In a
Read more27 March 2025Community
Senior psychiatrist to lead hormone therapy review
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of a senior psychiatrist to lead an independent review of the use of hormone therapies to treat children with
Read more27 March 2025
Fresh advice issued on frequency of COVID vaccinations
The Federal Government is urging Australians over 75 to continue to receive COVID-19 vaccinations every six months.
Health Minister Mark Butler said the latest advice
Read more27 March 2025
Chewing gum linked to ingestion of microplastics
New research has warned that chewing gum can result in the ingestion of thousands of microplastics.
A statement released this week by the American Cancer Society said a
Read more27 March 2025
New study explodes sport success myths
A new study has rejected the notion that sport is a great leveller that gives kids from all backgrounds an equal chance to succeed.
Ohio State University research has
Read more26 March 2025
Brisbane summer cricket tradition re-activated
Brisbane has re-secured its right to hold the first summer cricket test off the back of the infrastructure plan for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Premier David
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Business and sporting leaders welcome stadium plan
There has been considerable reaction to the Victoria Park Olympic Stadium development. Here’s what our city’s thought leaders had to say:
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian
Read more25 March 2025
Iconic fashion collection finds home at National Museum
One of the world’s most significant and valuable fashion collections has found a new home at the National Museum in Canberra.
Drawn from what has been described as one
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Games infrastructure plan unveiled at last
Brisbane finally has some certainty around its infrastructure plan to deliver the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Premier David Crisafulli today unveiled a suite of
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Exercise at any age improves brain function
Physical exercise at any age can improve brain function and memory, according to new research.
The University of South Australia said findings from 133 systematic
Read more25 March 2025