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Strickland-Bellamy new CEO at Mater

Experienced health executive Julia Strickland-Bellamy is Mater’s new Chief Executive Officer. Currently the CEO of health provider Aurora, Ms Strickland-Bellamy will
Read more 6 February 2025
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Retailers keen on action to cut crime and red tape

A change in the definition of a small business and a concerted effort to address retail crime are among the issues peak retail bodies want the Federal Government to
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Can President Trump really take over Gaza?

By Tamer Morris In an astonishing news conference in Washington, US President Donald Trump proposed the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently
Read more 6 February 2025
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Lifeguards to remain longer at popular beach

The increased popularity of a Sunshine Coast beach has prompted Council to extend the presence of lifeguards in the area. Sunshine Coast Division 2 Councillor Terry
Read more 5 February 2025
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First cost-of-living decrease in four years for pensioners

Cheaper electricity has led to the first cost-of-living fall for Australian pensioners in more than four years. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data,
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Hope for earlier treatment of postpartum depression

A new hormone bio-marker could provide an early indication of postpartum depression (PPD), paving the way for quicker treatment. Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine
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New employment laws drive spike in collective bargaining

A report on the impact of new Federal employment laws has shown an increase in collective bargaining and real wages since the legislation was passed, but has been
Read more 5 February 2025
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Native vegetation proximity boosts crop yields

Planting crops near native vegetation can boost yields by up to 20 percent. Ecologists from the University of South Australia say they have proof native vegetation is
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Pioneering spirit drives online learning innovation

A passion for the past has not stopped teacher Megan Pidskalny leading the charge to deliver a future-focussed, technology-enhanced education for students. As Head of
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Australia won’t avoid fallout from Trump tariff tirade

By Scott French In a hectic 24 hours of trade diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has paused his threatened 25 percent tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico,
Read more 5 February 2025