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Disabled employee and colleague. | Newsreel

Centre of Excellence to advance disability employment

A $22m Centre of Excellence will be established to advance the disability employment sector in Australia. Swinburne University of Technology will partner with the
Read more 28 January 2025
Gold medal Australian Olympian Duncan Armstrong. | Newsreel

Exercise experts eager to shape Brisbane 2032 venues

The long-term benefit of Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games venues will be enhanced if exercise experts are engaged early in the design process. In a submission to
Read more 28 January 2025
Sunshine Coast Stadium. | Newsreel

Access info enhances experiences at Coast venues

People living with disabilities will be better able to plan activities on the Sunshine Coast through a home-grown digital platform. A partnership between Sunshine Coast
Read more 22 January 2025
Couple receiving advice in home. | Newsreel

Buy now, pay later schemes adding to debt burden

Almost half of Australians are starting the year in debt, with many unable to manage a household budget and relying on buy now, pay later schemes to purchase basics. New
Read more 21 January 2025
Woman worried looking at her phone. | Newsreel

Workforce Australia IT woes continue in new year

Current IT issues at Workforce Australia have sparked renewed calls for a full investigation of the nation’s employment services system. The Australian Council of
Read more 21 January 2025
Brisbane Story Bridge at night. | Newsreel

Brisbane residents positive about life in the River City

Brisbane residents are some of the most positive in the country about their quality of life. The latest Better Brisbane Index, released by the Brisbane City Council this
Read more 20 January 2025
Workers in a community kitchen. | Newsreel

$80m fund to maximise social impact in Queensland

Queensland will soon have its first Office of Social impact to identify and promote for-purpose enterprises. State Treasurer David Janetzki said the new office would
Read more 18 January 2025
Woman jogging. | Newsreel

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
Read more 17 January 2025
Woman washing clothes. | Newsreeel

Five ways to save thousands of dollars in 2025

Consumer advocacy group Choice has revealed the most effective ways Australians can save money as they embark on a new year. Choice Editorial Director Mark Serrels said
Read more 16 January 2025
Artist impression of Mooloolaba Foreshore Stage 2.

Millions to progress Mooloolaba transformation

The upgrade of the Mooloolaba foreshore, on the Sunshine Coast, has been bolstered by a multi-million cash injection through the SEQ Liveability Fund. The Federal and
Read more 16 January 2025