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Garbage dumps the melting pots of a future pandemic

The expansion of garbage dumps in developing countries are creating the ideal pathway to the next pandemic. James Cook University Professor Bruce Gummow said a new study

Timeline set to make 16 minimum age for social media

The minimum age to access social media in Australian could be 16 by the end of next year, after National Cabinet today approved the move. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Eye in sky tracks e-scooter and e-bike users

Queensland police have taken to the skies to crack down on the misuse of e-mobility devices on the Sunshine Coast. Officers used drones as part of a weekend blitz,

More than 200 assets now critical to Australia

The Federal Government has added a further 46 private assets to a critical infrastructure list over which it has increased powers. The secret Systems of National

Active plan to connect Mooloolaba to university

A 10km active transport route is set to connect schools, shopping centres and local communities to the University of the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council is

Crime law focus in six sitting days before Christmas

Queensland’s new Parliament will sit for six days before Christmas, with the Government’s crime laws the first legislation to be considered. Premier David Crisafulli

16 used car models rated five stars for safety

Nine car markers produced 16 models which gained top marks for used car safety, based on a study of crashes over 35 years. The Monash University Accident Research Centre

Childhood water safety neglect has lasting impact

Almost half of Australian children are leaving primary school without the minimum level of water safety skills. Royal Life Saving Australia Chief Executive Officer

Victorian AI trials on early bushfire detection

Smoke-detecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being trialled in Victoria in a bid to improve bushfire early warning systems. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic)

Hot weather link to suicidal hospital visits

Hot weather has been linked to an increased suicide risk for young Australians. A study out of News South Wales found for every one degree rise in the daily mean

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