Dwelling approvals slump as renovation booms - Newsreel

Dwelling approvals slump to a 12-year low

Dwelling approvals have fallen to the lowest level in more than a decade despite the ongoing housing supply crisis. At the same time, renovation spending hit an all-time
Read more 30 July 2024
Happy woman in city. | Newsreel

Personality, not circumstance, drives satisfaction

Life satisfaction has more to do with your personality than your circumstances, according to a new study. Researchers in Europe have found that while factors such as
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Australia Post lockers and postie. | Newsreel

Parcel pick up option on rail commute

Brisbane rail commuters will have access to Australia Post parcel lockers at a number of south-east Queensland stations under a 12-month trial. A partnership between
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Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018. | Newsreel

Gold Coast Games boosted volunteering rates

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games sparked a spike in volunteering, according to a report on the legacy benefits of the 2018 event. Queensland Sports Minister Michael
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Paris Day 3

Paris OIympics Results Australia: Day 3

Australian results at the Paris Olympics, Monday, July 29: Beach Volleyball Men’s Preliminaries Pool A: Australia (Nicolaidis/Carracher) 0 v Italy 2 Women’s
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Ranger Uranium Mine in Kakadu, Norther Territory.

Jabiluka set to join Kakadu as lease ends

The Kakadu National Park will be enhanced after the Federal Government announced it would not renew the Jabiluka Mineral Lease. Minister for Resources and Northern
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Ai v person in chess. | Newsreel

AI learning can give highly-skilled an edge

Highly skilled workers have been advised to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their skills and gain a competitive advantage. A new study by the University
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Man about to inject steroids. | Newsreel

World-first steroid-testing service in Brisbane

Brisbane is home to a world-first steroid-testing service aimed at reducing harm among those using the performance enhancing drug. The confidential service is a
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OECD report says employers becoming less reliant on formal qualifications.

Surprise shift in global hiring practices

Employers are spending more time validating the acquired skills of potential employees rather than relying on institutional or formal qualifications. This is helping to
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Shared information graphic. | Newsreel

Platform to share DV perpetrator data

A new technology platform will help police, government departments and community groups to better share data of the perpetrators of domestic violence. The $1 million
Read more 29 July 2024