Gilmour Space rocket in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Green light for first Australian rocket launch in Queensland

A Queensland aerospace company has been given the green light to launch the first Australian-made rocket from Australian soil. Gilmour Space CEO Adam Gilmour said the
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Woman coughing into arm. | Newsreel

Long COVID more likely to impact Australian women

Wealthy middle-aged woman, with pre-existing health problems, were the most likely to have long COVID in Australia. Macquarie University researchers studied seven
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Australia Post postie delivering with dog safely contained.

Queensland a hotspot for dog attacks on posties

Queensland is home to the nation’s hotspots for dog attacks on posties. New figures from Australia Post show there were 505 attacks in the Sunshine State over the
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2024 Horticulturist of the Year Ben French.

French’s dedication to horticulture bears fruit

Brisbane horticulturist Ben French is the best in the country, after being named Horticulturist of the Year at the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) Awards held
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Doctor and patient. | Newsreel

Health workers battling regulatory barriers across borders

Australian health professionals are being prevented from maximising their benefit to communities because of a lack of a consistent national approach to healthcare. An
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University student in lecture. | Newsreel

Extra help for student debt burden as threshold lifts

Australians will need to earn at least $67,000 next year before they need to start repaying their student debt. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, from July 1 next
Read more 5 November 2024
Care worker with elderly woman. | Newsreel

Care worker sleepovers under Commission’s scrutiny

Care workers who undertake sleepovers as part of their duties are the focus of a case being heard by the Fair Work Commission this week. The application was brought by
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Mt Maria College Petrie principal Kerry Maher and students.

Partnerships open up pathways for Petrie students

Partnering with both the tertiary and VET sectors has given all students at a high school north of Brisbane tailored career pathways. Mt Maria College Petrie Principal
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Two female officer workers in office. | Newsreel

Public Service reports on work it will do in future

The Australian Public Service (APS) plans to bring in-house more than half a billion dollars’ worth of work, currently performed by external contractors. Federal
Read more 4 November 2024
Doctor in country. | Newsreel

Regional work showing more hip-pocket appeal

Australian workers are increasingly financially better off working in regional areas, as opposed to chasing high-paying city jobs, according to a new report. Economic
Read more 4 November 2024