Campaign for Jack’s Law in spotlight
Public safety advocates Brett and Belinda Beasley, whose work led to the introduction of Jack’s Law, have been named the Gold Coast’s Australians of the Year.
The
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BOM launches new website for feedback
The Bureau of Meteorology has unveiled a test version of its new website and is asking for feedback.
Bureau of Meteorology Chief Customer Officer Dr Peter Stone said the
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Pilots explore renewable energy sharing
Caloundra and Townsville residents will pilot a new system to store and re-use locally produced energy across the community.
Queensland Government Local Renewable Energy
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All abilities multisport day for Ipswich children
Children with a disability will be taking part in an inaugural multisport day in Springfield, south-west of Brisbane, next week.
As part of its Active Kids program,
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Spike in intake of overseas-trained doctors
Australia has increased the annual intake of overseas-trained doctors by more than 1500 over the past five years, with Queensland numbers almost doubling.
New Federal
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Battery disposal sparking truck fires
Battery-related fires in waste collection trucks have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to urge residents to dispose of the charging devices more safely.
Council’s
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New climate resilience measures for building code
Australian building codes are set for a shake-up with new provisions for climate resilience and carbon-footprint reporting to be considered.
Federal, state and territory
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Children need a say in social media debate
A total social media ban for young people could have a detrimental impact on the very people such a move aims to protect.
In a new study, researchers from the University
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United approach to lithium battery waste
Australia’s environment ministers will unite efforts to target waste involving lithium batteries, tyres and packaging.
The commitment was one of a number made at
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Another pledge to extend Riverwalk to Mowbray Park
The missing links in Brisbane city’s Riverwalk between Kangaroo Point and Mowbray Park are again be discussed as part of a multi-million-dollar investment in active
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