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Call to change State koala laws to boost genetic diversity

Researchers have called on injured koalas to be re-located to different regions when recovered, to address a decline in genetic diversity which is threatening the

An hour of walking could add six years to life

People who currently do very low levels of exercise could potentially add six years to their lives if they walked for an hour every day. A study by Griffith University,

Traffic sounds undermine benefits of nature

Manmade sounds have been found to interfere with the positive impact of being in a natural environment. Researchers from the University of the West of England said

Real annual bushfire death toll more than 1.5 million

A global study has revealed the actual death toll from bushfires exceeds 1.5 million each year. Led by Professor Yuming Guo, from Monash University in Melbourne, the

Aussie researchers develop natural treatment for obesity

Australian researchers have developed a new obesity treatment that reduces weight without the side-effects of currently popular prescription medicines. University of

Garden named after natural medicine pioneers

Southern Cross University has named its unique medicinal garden in honour of two pioneers of naturopathic medicines and treatment. The Marcus and Caroline Blackmore

Sister Kathleen Mooney with the St Kevin’s Primary School Geebung 2024 School Captains.

End of an era in education as Sr Kathleen retires

The last Josephite nun working in Catholic education in Queensland retires next week. Sister Kathleen Mooney has spent 50 years guiding young minds as a teacher,

Tasty focaccia 8000 years in the making

Scientists have revealed that humans have been enjoying multi-flavoured focaccias for more than 8000 years. European researchers found “fully agricultural

Self-harm spike shows girls most impacted by lockdowns

COVID lockdowns disproportionately impacted the mental health of girls and young women, according to a new study. Research from the University of Sydney found there had

Movie reactions a key to depression diagnosis

Queensland scientists have developed a way to diagnose a severe form of depression by monitoring facial expressions as a patient watches movies. QIMR Berghofer

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