People

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Sleep habits falling short of health targets

The vast majority of Australians do not have consistent bedtimes and most people fall short of eight hours sleep a night. Only one in four people have consistent
Read more24 March 2026
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Low income earners struggling to cool hot homes

The majority of income-challenged people are struggling to cool their homes during “dangerously hot” summers, research released today shows. The Australian Council
Read more23 March 2026
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‘Tantalising’ early results from social media ban

By Susan Sawyer and Sylvia Lin Australia’s world-first national legislation to restrict access to social media accounts for children under 16 years old has been in
Read more22 March 2026
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Sir Anthony Mason leaves enduring justice legacy

By Anne Twomey Sir Anthony Mason, the former Chief Justice of Australia and one of Australia’s greatest and most influential jurists, has died just shy of his 101st
Read more19 March 2026
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24 minutes of music can take the edge off anxiety

Listening to 24 minutes of the right music has been found to significantly reduce anxiety. As a result, music therapy is being touted as part of a treatment plan for
Read more17 March 2026
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Technology tools becoming the new agony aunts

People are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence tools to discuss their feelings and relationships. Family counselling group Interrelate, in a statement released
Read more12 March 2026
Law

Appointments to Queensland law bodies announced

The Queensland Government has announced new appointments to the Board of Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) and the Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC). Darren Robinson
Read more9 March 2026
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New Salvation Army leaders for the Bayside Corps

The Salvation Army has announced the appointment of Major Nathan and Captain Kylie Hodges as new leaders of the Brisbane Bayside Corps in Alexandra Hills. Major Nathan
Read more4 March 2026
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Why do we remember some dreams and not others?

By Yaqoot Fatima, Danielle Wilson and Nisreen Aouira Some mornings, you wake up and the dream is right there. Clear and vivid. You might still feel the emotion in your
Read more4 March 2026
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New appointments to Qld Youth Orchestra board

Queensland Youth Orchestras (QYO) has announced three new appointments to its board. Shaun Kenny has been appointed as QYO Board President, and he will be joined by new
Read more2 March 2026