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Some early humans showed a remarkable ability to survive the last ice age - Newsreel

Some humans survived well during ice age

The last ice age cut the human population in Europe by half but some groups showed remarkable resilience to climate change. University of Cologne-led research, released
Read more 7 April 2025
The work from home debate has been over-simplified - Newsreel

Work from home debate largely missing the point

By Shane Rodgers When I was in Europe recently, I noticed a prominent billboard from Spotify declaring that its staff could work from anywhere “because they are not
Read more 7 April 2025
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Fair Work takes action against noodle chain

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has started legal action against the P’Nut Street Noodles chain in Sydney, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, alleging workers were
Read more 3 April 2025
Mark Arbib, the new CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee - Newsreel

Arbib appointed new CEO of Olympic committee

Former Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has been appointed CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee. In a statement, the AOC said Mr Arbib would bring 30-years of
Read more 3 April 2025
Former Quilpie Shire Mayor Stuart Mackenzie will lead western Queensland flood recovery efforts.

Mackenzie appointed to oversee flood recovery

Former Quilpie Shire Council Mayor Stuart Mackenzie has been appointed State Recovery Coordinator for the western Queensland floods emergency. He will be supported by
Read more 2 April 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting aged care - Newsreel

Fair Work targets age care industry wages

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has announced an investigation of aged care providers to gauge if staff in the industry are being paid correctly. Mr Booth said in a
Read more 2 April 2025
Depression affects girls more than boys

Why teenage girls are more depressed than boys

A pathway imbalance in the brain may explain why teenage girls are twice as likely to get depression than boys. For the first time, research by King’s College London
Read more 1 April 2025
One in five Australians have a Vitamin D deficiency - Newsreel

One in five Australians have Vitamin D deficiency

Despite its famous outdoor lifestyle, more than 20 percent of Australians have a vitamin D deficiency. Health data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 31 March 2025
Migration is driving increases in capital city populations - Newsreel

Overseas migration drives capital city growth

Overseas migration is continuing to drive population growth in Australia’s capital cities. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today show
Read more 27 March 2025
The Manufacturing Skills Queensland Board has undergone changes - Newsreel

New Board for Manufacturing Skills Queensland

A new board has been announced for Manufacturing Skills Queensland. The board will be led by April Cavanagh – an experienced Non-Executive Director and current Chair
Read more 26 March 2025