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Dr Rod Harrison. | Newsreel

Harrison to guide construction industry blueprint

A former Deputy President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has been selected to deliver a plan to reform the building and construction industry. Federal
Read more 21 November 2024
Woman texting. | Newsreel

ICYMI text abbreviations make you look insincere. IKR

Using abbreviations in texts may save time, but come with a cost, according to a new study. Research published by the American Psychological Association found people who
Read more 20 November 2024
Even fit people can get heart disease from sitting too long - Newsreel

Long hours of sitting unhealthy even for fit people

Spending long hours sitting or lying down has been linked to heart disease, even for people who are otherwise highly active. A new study, released by the American
Read more 19 November 2024
Health care worker with elderly patient. | Newsreel

Migrants thriving in Australia’s western workforce

Queensland’s workforce has the lowest share of migrants, when compared to any mainland state in Australia. Analysis by employer organisation The Australian
Read more 16 November 2024
The pandemic has sparked a revival in family dinners - Newsreel

Pandemic sparked revival of family dinners

An increase in family dinners during the COVID pandemic has helped improve family dynamics and keep people connected with relatives. Research by the American
Read more 13 November 2024
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici. | Newsreel

QSO keeps Maestro Clerici as Chief Conductor

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has extended the contract of Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, who will now lead the group until the end of 2027. QSO Chair Rod
Read more 11 November 2024
Damien Walker Queensland Director General Premier and Cabinet.

Walker to lead Queensland public service

The head of South Australia’s Department of the Premier and Cabinet will move north to lead the Queensland public service. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said
Read more 11 November 2024
Voting. | Newsreel

All Queensland State politicians now official

The Electoral Commission of Queensland has declared the final seats in the Queensland election, with all 93 Members of Parliament now official. The final results showed
Read more 11 November 2024
Townsville, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Regional focus for Queensland Assistant Ministry

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced his Government’s Assistant Ministers. Premier Crisafulli said the new Assistant Ministry would have a strong regional
Read more 11 November 2024
Middle aged couple. | Newsreel

COVID deaths still dragging down life expectancy

The life expectancy of Australians has dropped for the second straight year. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that a boy born today
Read more 10 November 2024