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Two men in field. | Newsreel

Field days ‘boost farmer health and social wellbeing’

Agricultural field days are playing a new and important role in farmer health and social well-being, according to the National Farmers Federation. NFF president David
Read more 29 April 2024
Woman feeling another woman's pregnant belly | Newsreel

Online resource supports surrogacy journey

A new website is providing support for Australians investigating surrogacy. The Federal Government’s Surrogacy in Australia website provides intending parents the
Read more 29 April 2024
Man talking to crowd at conference. | Newsreel

Business events data to shape strategies

A new business events data dashboard aims to help the sector better understand and cater for attendees. Created by Tourism Research Australia (TRA) the interactive,
Read more 29 April 2024
Man in hoodie scamming on computer.| Newsreel

Job scams impacting most vulnerable

More Australians are falling victim to job scams as people look for part-time work to ease cost-of living pressures. A report from the National Anti-Scam Centre showed
Read more 29 April 2024
Rebecca Frizelle | Newsreel

Frizelle joins Racing Queensland Board

Gold Coast businesswoman Rebecca Frizelle has been appointed to the Racing Queensland Board, the only new member of the group. Chair Steve Wilson was re-appointed,
Read more 29 April 2024
Fire fighters attend the scene of an accident | Newsreel

Dangerous drivers now face 20 years in jail

Major increases in penalties for dangerous driving could see guilty motorists jailed for up to 20 years. In an instance where a driver has evaded police while driving
Read more 29 April 2024
QUT research team | Newsreel

New project helps children to breathe easy

Artificial intelligence will be used to better understand wheezing in young children and prevent the unnecessary use of asthma medication. QUT Professor Anne Chang has
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Elderly man with female pharmacist at chemist. | Newsreel

Pilot provides pharmacists prescription powers

A pilot program allowing pharmacists to prescribe medicines for common health conditions is under way in North Queensland. The Queensland Government’s Community
Read more 29 April 2024
Recycled plastic. | Newsreel

New procurement policy to drive circular economy

Businesses bidding for Federal Government work will need to meet new sustainability benchmarks from July. Australia’s first national Environmentally Sustainable
Read more 28 April 2024
Cyclone aerial map Queensland. | Newsreel

More than a natural disaster a week for Australia

More than 40 natural disasters were declared across Australia in the past six months, impacting more than 190 local government areas. As the nation’s Emergency
Read more 28 April 2024