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Malcolm Watts (CEO Brisbane Bullets), Sam Cordingley (General Manager, Professional Rugby, Queensland Reds), Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen (AusiSTAR Director, QUT), Dr Megan Shephard (Research Partnerships Manager, QAS), Associate Professor Paul Wu (AusiSTAR, QUT) and Tim Kelly, (AIS Manager, Research & Innovation) | Newsreel

New national hub for sports data science at QUT

A multi-million dollar investment by QUT into sports data science will help nurture better athletes in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. The
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Rain on the Gold Coast during a La Nina event

Bureau moves to La Nina watch

The chance of increased rainfall later this year has increased with the Bureau of Meteorology moving to a La Niña watch. Bureau of Meteorology Climate Manager Dr Karl
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Magic sellout boosts Brisbane’s coffers

The NRL’s Magic Round in Brisbane has sold out, with 140,000 rugby league fans set to descend on Suncorp Stadium this weekend. For the fifth year, every NRL fixture
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Pandemic ‘amnesia’ in public health response

Australia remains unprepared for the next pandemic following this week’s Federal Budget, according to the Public Health Association of Australia. Association CEO Terry
Read more 15 May 2024
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Roadmap to a renewable future welcome

The energy and environment sectors today welcomed the Federal Government’s budget, as it charts a course to power past fossil fuels and heads towards
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Stacey Ross CEO The Centre for Women and Co. | Newsreel

New home for women’s support centre

Support services for women and families in the Redlands and Logan will have a new home from next month. The Centre for Women and Co. are putting the finishing touches on
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Nat Cook | Newsreel

Fund sets up Aussie athletes for success and life

By Nat Cook Every athlete should be celebrated. Every athlete should be encouraged. And every athlete should be supported. I am not just talking about those who stand
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Brisbane to Manila in, Shanghai out, in Qantas shuffle

Qantas will launch a new direct flight between Brisbane and Manila in October this year. The new route is a among a number of changes the national carrier announced
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Overseas tourists return to Sunshine State

Queensland’s attraction for international tourists is showing signs of recovery after the dismal COVID-19 pandemic years. Overseas short-term visitor figures for March
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Millions are exceeding safe alcohol limits

More than one in four adults are exceeding recommended alcohol consumption guidelines, with young people most likely to drink excessively. New figures from the National
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