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Woman taking a break at work. | Newsreel

Quarter of Australians skipping work breaks

More than a quarter of Australian employees don’t take breaks during their work day, according to a new survey. Conducted by workplace supplies business COS to
Read more 13 May 2025
Queensland Magistrate Jessica Keir. | Newsreel

New Magistrates for busy Queensland courts

Three new Magistrates have been appointed to the Queensland Magistrates Court. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Deborah Mitchell, Adam Johnson, and Jessica
Read more 12 May 2025
Former Australian Olympic Swimmer Cate Campbell. | Newsreel

Sporting stars to advise on QAS transition

Sporting greats dominate the new Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Advisory Board. State Sports Minister Tim Mander said the new eight-member board would be chaired by a
Read more 8 May 2025
Aboriginal senior receiving an injection. | Newsreel

High cholesterol impacts one in four First Nations adults

Diabetes and high cholesterol are impacting the lives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in varying degrees, depending on where they live. New data from the
Read more 7 May 2025
Mother and son with flowers. | Newsreel

Millions opt out of Mother’s Day celebration

Almost three million fewer Australians are expected to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, compared to last year. A survey by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA)
Read more 7 May 2025
Scott Whitla and Wei Lim from McCullough Robertson Lawyers - Newsreel

Prestigious honour for McCullough Robertson partners

Two partners at McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) have received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designations in the 2026 Best Lawyers rankings. Scott Whitla
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Sarah Proudfoot. | Newsreel

Proudfoot’s ACCC CEO role now official

Sarah Proudfoot is officially the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). ACCC Chair Gina-Cass Gottlieb said Ms
Read more 6 May 2025
Sad woman. | Newsreel

Time following a divorce does heal all wounds

A study into the long-term impacts of a mid-life divorce or separation has found Australian woman could return to pre-separation levels of life satisfaction in less than
Read more 6 May 2025
Caitlin McConnel. | Newsreel

McConnel first female chair of QRIDA

Caitlin McConnel will become the first female chairperson of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority Board (QRIDA). Ms McConnel, a sixth-generation
Read more 1 May 2025
Group of people. | Newsreel

Nine (updated) facts about Aussies born overseas

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the annual update to Australia’s population by country of birth. With data for 2024 now available, here are nine
Read more 1 May 2025