Floods in the Philippines. | Newsreel

Data reveals decade of rampant floods and drought

The number of times people were displaced by floods or drought in the world’s most natural disaster-prone countries approached eight million last year, the annual
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Unpaid migrant workers struggling to recover wages - Newsreel

Migrant workers failing to recover unpaid wages

Migrant workers are struggling to recover unpaid wages due to court process complexity and lack of affordable legal support. The Migrant Justice Institute (MJI) said,
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New stadium at Ballymore, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Aussie Sevens squad eyes Ballymore home

The Australian women’s rugby sevens squad going through its paces at Ballymore will become a regular sight if Rugby Australia has its way. The Aussie Sevens squad is
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Young workers struggle to fit in - Newsreel

Younger workers are struggling to fit in

Younger employers are having difficulty fitting in at work as employment stretches across more generational groups. A study by the American Psychological Association
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New glassy gels. Newsreel

Researchers develop glass that stretches

A new type of glass that stretches without breaking has been developed in the United States. Researchers have called the new class of materials “glassy gels”. North
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From left, Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills, Queensland State Development Minister Grace Grace, Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli

Coast expansion project takes flight

The expansion of the Sunshine Coast Aerospace Precinct has begun, paving the way for a new $18.6m LifeFlight Australia hanger. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said
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Wuthathi Country Tannin Stained Perched Lake Cape York Queensland. | Newseel

Bid to add Cape York to World Heritage List

The first steps have been taken to add parts of Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula to the World Heritage List. The Federal and Queensland governments, working with
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Home burning in bushfire. | Newsreel

Communities battle perpetual natural disasters

Some Australian communities have had to cope with almost 50 natural disasters over the past five years. New Climate Council research also found the Australian
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What’s On for the School Holidays

Keep the kids amused for the school holidays with our list of the best events and entertainment activities. Theatre Goosebumps meets Minecraft in Scaredy House at the
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Woman worried about a bill. | Newsreel

‘Sexually transmitted tax debt’ warning

An Australian Tax Office push to recoup business debts could lead to domestic violence victims being unjustly pursued. Academics from UNSW Sydney Business School and the
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