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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies

He was hailed a trailblazer, a pathfinder and a charismatic champion of US civil rights – Reverend Jesse Jackson has died at age 84. Jackson’s extraordinary legacy

Oscar winner Robert Duvall dead at 95

One of Hollywood’s most referred actors, Robert Duvall, has died at age 95. In a statement, his wife Luciana said Duvall has passed away peacefully at home. The actor

New Queensland Police Commissioner appointed

Brett Pointing has been appointed as Queensland’s new Police Commissioner. This follows the retirement of Steve Gollschewski. Pointing will take over the role from

Our brains have to work harder in open plan offices

By Libby Sander Since the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organisations don’t need as much floor space or as many desks, given many staff

Shane Goodwin appointed to South Bank board

Corporate affairs executive Shane Goodwin has been appointed to South Bank Corporation Board. In a statement, the Queensland Government said Mr Goodwin’s career

Australian Cooper Woods wins gold at the Winter Olympics

Australia has won its first gold medal of the Winter Olympic with Cooper Woods taking out the men’s moguls in a nail-biting finish. Woods was in top form throughout

Noonan and Sullivan appointed to key JLL roles

Paul Noonan has been appointed as JLL’s Head of Capital Markets Queensland, in addition to his role as Managing Director. Noonan will continue to drive institutional

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek loses cancer battle

American actor James Van Der Beek has died after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer. The actor’s family announced his passing today. In a post on social media

Outdated workplaces blamed for rampant worker burn out

Outmoded workplace design is being blamed for figures showing almost half of employees worldwide believe they are burnt out. A paper, published today by researchers in

Simple tips to bring meaning to your life

By Trevor Mazzucchelli The start of the year often comes with attempts at big life changes that we’re hoping will make us feel more grounded, fulfilled or in control

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