Long hours of sitting unhealthy even for fit people
Spending long hours sitting or lying down has been linked to heart disease, even for people who are otherwise highly active.
A new study, released by the American
Read more19 November 2024
Travellers back biometrics to speed up airport processes
Most Australians travelling overseas would embrace biometrics in an effort speed up their airport experience.
A recent international survey of frequent flyers across G20
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Cost pressures prevent disadvantaged filling prescriptions
More than 10 percent of Australia’s most vulnerable people have gone without prescribed medication, due to cost, in the past 12 months, according to the latest
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Are Brisbane’s rivers of opportunity floating away?
By Shane Rodgers
Over time, Brisbane has often referred to itself as a “river city”. For good reason. We have a river and, by global standards, it is a pretty good
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Wearable art creators chase a summer of inspiration
The Australian Wearable Arts Festival has beefed up its prize pool, with entries now open for the 2025 event.
Festival co-founder and curator Wendy Roe said the August
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Survey reveals blind spot in driver awareness
Most Australian motorists are blind to the dangers of other vehicles on the road.
The latest Transurban Insights Road Safety Report found very few motorists were aware
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Government prepares cash mandate for business
The Federal Government will determine next year which businesses will be required by law to continue to accept cash in an increasingly digital world.
Federal Treasurer
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Cash decline is encouraging rash spending habits
The move away from cash is leading to more impulsive and unnecessary purchase decisions, a new study has found.
Research from the University of Surrey found that
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Detox gene the key to parrots’ array of colours
Scientists have unlocked how parrots can display rainbow colours in their plumage, identifying a gene they manipulate to dazzle admirers.
The international team
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International Aussie Rules on Sunshine Coast
Australian Rules Football without an Australian on the field will draw spectators to the Sunshine Coast this week as the AFL goes international.
The 2024 Pacific Cup
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