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Smart home classroom future-proofs electricians

Queensland’s future electricians have a bridge between traditional work and future in-home technology through a new TAFE Queensland training facility. The Smart Home
Read more 3 June 2024
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Millions struggling with debt avoid help

Almost six million Australians struggled to make loan repayments last year, according to new data. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) research found
Read more 3 June 2024
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Minimum wage to rise by 3.75 percent

Australia’s minimum wage will increase by 3.75 percent from July 1. The Fair Work Commission announced the rise in the National Minimum Wage and all modern award
Read more 3 June 2024
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Mortgage defaults down despite rate pressure

Mortgage defaults are lower than pre-COVID levels despite the pressure of rapid interest rates rises, banking chiefs have told the Queensland Futures Institute 2024
Read more 3 June 2024
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Food photos in the frame for healthy diet

For those who rush to immortalise Insta-worthy food creations before devouring them, your passion has been vindicated. New research from Curtin University has found that
Read more 3 June 2024
Queensland Ballet's Dance for Health programs teach dancers of all abilities.

Move to the rhythm for improved health and wellbeing

Ballet is helping Queenslanders dance their way to good health with the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute. Queensland Ballet’s innovative new institute has been
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Extra millions for early childhood health checks

A half-billion-dollar Queensland Government program aims to support children in the early stages of life. A major component of the $501.9 million allocated will go
Read more 3 June 2024
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No reprieve for Queensland renters

The fastest rising rents in the country and booming population growth underline the rental crisis in Queensland, according to a new report. The Breaking Ground Report,
Read more 3 June 2024
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Interest in nursing falls as demand grows

A global shortage of nurses is looming as demand for medical staff grows but fewer young people are interested in nursing careers. An OECD study, released this week,
Read more 3 June 2024
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Mental health keeps a quarter of students home

More than a quarter of Australia’s children are missing primary school regularly due to mental health issues. Research commissioned by not-for-profit health fund HCF,
Read more 3 June 2024