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Thousands use witness-free digital stat decs

More than 20,000 Australians have lodged witness-free digital statutory declarations, since the service was launched in February. Federal Attorney General Mark Dreyfus
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Cheap electricity keeps annual inflation rate stable

Annual inflation remained steady at 2.1 percent in October, supported by a continued fall in electricity prices. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) head of prices
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Tasty focaccia 8000 years in the making

Scientists have revealed that humans have been enjoying multi-flavoured focaccias for more than 8000 years. European researchers found “fully agricultural
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Billboard names Keith Urban one of the greatest

Australian musician Keith Urban has been named in the top 100 country music artists of all-time by Billboard. The iconic American music and entertainment magazine ranked
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Asbestos safety warning around simple DIY tasks

Upgrading a home with a simple security system could expose DIYers to an unexpected risk. Master Builders Australia Chief Executive Denita Wawn is using National
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Lions and Wallabies unite to help Great Barrier Reef

Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef will benefit from 30 sweaty men running around a rugby field multiple times in the middle of next year. The British & Irish Lions
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Self-harm spike shows girls most impacted by lockdowns

COVID lockdowns disproportionately impacted the mental health of girls and young women, according to a new study. Research from the University of Sydney found there had
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Movie reactions a key to depression diagnosis

Queensland scientists have developed a way to diagnose a severe form of depression by monitoring facial expressions as a patient watches movies. QIMR Berghofer
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Physical activity leads to a better memory

A new study shows that people who exercise have a better working memory than those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä reviewed
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Fast-charging Li-S batteries set to take flight

New Australian-developed ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur batteries promise to be the key to powering long-range electric aircraft. Monash University engineers have
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