Mini robot set to revolutionise cancer detection
A tiny robot which can take 3D scans from inside the human body is bringing fresh hope for earlier cancer detection.
A University of Leeds research team said they had
Read more31 March 2025Community
Australia to provide aid for Myanmar relief
Australia will provide an initial $2 million to Myanmar for humanitarian relief following Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
Australia’s support will assist the
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Western Queensland flood support expanded
The State and Federal Governments have extended flood support to western Queensland small businesses, residents and councils.
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery
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Cold water immersion helps to manage stress
A new study has confirmed health benefits, including stress management, from regular dunking in cold water.
A team from the University of Ottawa found that cold water
Read more31 March 2025
Man from Snowy River returns with live orchestra
The Man from Snowy River in Concert returns to Brisbane for its final encore season at the QPAC Concert Hall from September 27-28, 2025.
The Southern Cross Symphony will
Read more27 March 2025
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
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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
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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
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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