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One third of workers are in mismatched jobs

Around one third of workers around the world are doing jobs mismatched to their qualifications, skills and fields of study. A report, released by the OECD this week,

Boys ask for more than girls for the same tasks

Seeds of the gender pay gap may have been planted in childhood, according to a New York University study. NYU doctoral student Sophie Arnold said previous studies had

Early humans found to be vegetarians

The popular image of early humans feasting on animals may be off the mark. New research has found that early hominins mostly ate plants. A study, published this week in

Five fresh faces on Stadiums Queensland Board

The Board of Stadiums Queensland has a new look as the state brings in a fresh set of skills in the buildup to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. State

Call to look past body size for holistic health assessment

Dietitians are hoping recent debate around the merit of the Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine a person’s health extends to re-thinking body size as a measure of

Banks to drive push to improve Para coaching

Paralympics Australia Director of Sport during the Sydney 2000 Games Jenni Banks, has been enlisted to lead a new initiative to improve coaching for Para athletes aiming

Gen Beta makes its debut in 2025. Five trends to watch

2025 represents the first time in history seven generations (eight, if you count centenarians) will be alive at the same time, with Gen Beta joining the party. Babies

Palaeolithic people engraved 3D map 13,000 years ago

A 13,000-year-old engraving discovered near Paris is believed to be the world’s oldest 3D map. Researcher Anthony Milnes, from the University of Adelaide, said a

Insomnia risk rises for desk-bound workers

Desk-bound employees are much more likely to develop insomnia than non-sedentary workers. A study conducted by the University of South Florida found that people whose

Ian Stewart new Crime Stoppers Chairperson

Former Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart is the new chair of Crime Stoppers Queensland. CEO David Hansen said Mr Stewart was a seasoned director, executive, and

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