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Stressed teacher. | Newsreel

Teacher stress soars past national workforce norm

Australian teachers are working at stress levels which are three times what is normal in the national workforce. A new study, which researchers say is the first to
Read more 27 August 2025
Pat Cummins. | Newsreel

Cummins urges Government to stump up $100m

A non-profit organisation founded by Australian Cricket captain Pat Cummins is urging the Federal Government to deliver millions to support community sport. Mr Cummins,
Read more 26 August 2025
Michael Dobbie-Bridges. | Newsreel

Expert panel to shape Queensland Para sport

An expert panel of Paralympians, disability advocates and high-performance experts will help shape the future of Para sport in Queensland. State Olympic and Paralympic
Read more 25 August 2025
Woman sleeping after party. | Newsreel

Disorderly weekends trigger new sleeping disorder

Weekend partying is not just leading to dusty Mondays. It has spawned a new sleeping disorder. Researchers from Adelaide’s Flinders University found late nights,
Read more 25 August 2025
Sir Leo Hielscher. | Newsreel

State Funeral for Sir Leo Hielscher on August 28

Sir Leo Hielscher will be honoured with a State Funeral at the end of August. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the family of the visionary behind modern
Read more 21 August 2025
Peter Beattie. | Newsreel

Beattie new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst

Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie is the new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst, a collaboration of more than 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s leading medical
Read more 20 August 2025
Michelle O’Byrne. | Newsreel

O’Byrne new Ambassador for Gender Equality

Former Tasmanian politician Michelle O’Byrne is Australia’s next Ambassador for Gender Equality. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the ALP State and Federal
Read more 19 August 2025
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The weird thing your mind does with memories

By Shane Rodgers I realised some time ago that I’m getting older. But it’s okay. Apparently everyone else is too. Even Brad Pitt, Elle MacPherson and Tom Cruise who
Read more 18 August 2025
Kristina Karlsson

Karlsson to help channel change and grow businesses

Businesses dealing with change, growth and resilience are the target audience for an expo on the Sunshine Coast next week. Kristina Karlsson, founder of stationery
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Worker holding Australian cash. | Newsreel

Average Aussie wage now above $2000 a week

The average weekly wage for Australians has passed $2000 for the first time. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of Labour Statistics Sean Crick said average
Read more 15 August 2025