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Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness

Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue. The University of

Ley first female leader of federal Liberals

By Michelle Grattan The federal Liberal party has elected its first female leader, with Sussan Ley narrowly defeating Angus Taylor, 29-25. Ley, 63, who was deputy leader

Full list of new Federal Government Ministry

Re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new-look Federal Ministry. Prime Minister Albanese said they would be sworn in by Governor-General Sam

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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