Two couples in a retirement village. | Newsreel

Support for right-sizing would free up 60,000 homes

A change to Australia’s Age Pension system could free up almost 60,000 homes and help ease the national housing crisis. Off the back of a recent report which found 85
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Young girl shocked watching phone. | Newsreel

One-third of Aussie kids being exposed to porn

Almost one-third of Australian children have seen sexually explicit images or videos online, according to new research. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said a
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The Big Wheelbarrow, Western Australia.

Second round of Aussie Big Things make their mark

An Aussie road trip ticking off as many “Big Things” as you can is a rite of passage for many, with many iconic destinations now honoured in a new coin
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Olympic gold medalist Nat Cook. | Newsreel

Co-funding call to light up seven-year Games runway

By Steve Zeppa A new co-funding model would help set up Australian athletes for success at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond. Sydney Olympics
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Donate to support connections for Brisbane homeless

A donation drive has kicked off to support hundreds of homeless people across Brisbane. In the lead up to the next Homeless Connect event in November, Brisbane City
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Caloundra Library. \ Newsreel

Sunshine Coast displays its welcoming ways

There’s a welcoming theme across the Sunshine Coast this week in a variety of forms. As the region looks to shape a more inclusive future after being recognised as a
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QFD Commissioner Steve Smith. | Newsreel

80 new trucks set Queensland Fire Department record

The Queensland Fire Department is undertaking its largest single fleet procurement program with 80 new trucks on order. The new Type 2 Queensland Fire and Rescue trucks
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Blood test. | Newsreel

Home-grown donors vital for blood cancer treatment

Around 80 percent of Australians diagnosed with blood cancer are relying on overseas donors to ensure life-saving treatment. Leukaemia Foundation CEO Chris Tanti said
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Judge and gavel. | Newsreel

New laws target “good blokes” committing sexual assault

Queensland sexual assault survivors will be protected from hearing “good character” references for perpetrators under new laws passed in State Parliament this
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Mother and daughter. | Newsreel

New parents’ circle in anti-bullying efforts

Queensland’s anti-bullying program is being expanded to provide extra support for parents. State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said $3.2 million would be
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