Toxic tattoo ink needs a rethink
Tattoo ink sold in Australia does not meet international safety standards and contains toxic metals and carcinogenic materials, according to a study published in the
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Intriguing Tubular Bells to chime once more
One of history’s most intriguing musical success stories is returning to Australia this year, with ticket pre-sales starting today.
Mike Oldfield’s iconic
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Anti-hate laws passed in Federal Parliament
Legislation to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism in the wake of the December 14 Bondi Beach shootings has been passed by Federal Parliament.
The Combatting
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Back-to-school spend trend sparks alarm bells
Retailers say early trends in back-school shopping reflect a “worrying pattern” of consumer spending.
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said back-to-school
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Tims sworn in as Deputy Commissioner
Queensland’s new Deputy Commissioner of Regional Operations John Tims was sworn into the state police service role this week.
Deputy Commissioner Tims has served more
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Tips for transitioning kids into school and childcare
A leading education and childcare provider says families need to be patient with their children as they adapt to “new normals” over the next few weeks.
While the
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How to reduce trans fats without cooking from scratch
By Emma Beckett
Work is finished, and you’re tired and hungry. Maybe you’re rushing home or to daycare pickup.
You know you should be cooking dinner from scratch
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Households still try to ‘keep up with the Joneses’
The idea of “keeping up with the Joneses” is still deeply embedded in the Australian culture.
A new survey, released today by the Salvation Army, found 45 percent of
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New social housing complex at Chermside
A new 92-unit social and affordable housing complex at Chermside has been released for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as well as essential
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Help solve cold case disappearance
Police and the family of missing woman Kathleen O’Shea are appealing for information on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance and suspected murder in Far North
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