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Breakthrough in reducing toxic waterway runoff

Bioreactors have proven to be successful in significantly reducing toxic run-off into waterways. Researchers at Southern Cross University have found evidence that
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Uber eats worker. | Newsreel

More rights for workers in ‘gig economy’

By Juan Diaz-Granados and Benedict Sheehy Monday, August 26, is when the government’s updated Fair Work legislation comes into force. The new laws will offer new
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Worried child looking at computer. | Newsreel

Experts meet to discuss online predators

Local and international child protection experts and technology leaders are gathering on the Gold Coast this week to discuss the prevention of online child
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Paralympic athlete and coach. | Newsreel

AIS to double Para coaches for Brisbane 2032

With the Paris Paralympics set to start next week, Australia has unveiled plans to double the number of Para coaches in the lead up to Brisbane 2032. Australian Sports
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Mental demanding activities are no fun for most people - Newsreel

Humans prefer to avoid mental effort

There is nothing quite so invigorating as fully exercising your mind, said hardly anybody ever. Turns out what we all suspected is true. Thinking hard and putting in a
Read more 20 August 2024
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Long COVID’s bill in the billions

Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Melbourne, the Australian National
Read more 20 August 2024
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Media literacy lacking in Australian adults

Most Australians are worried about the spread of misinformation on the internet, but do not know how to protect themselves from it. A new national survey on adult media
Read more 19 August 2024
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Push to enhance access to exercise support

Australia’s exercise physiologists are lobbying the Federal Government to align their profession with other allied health professionals and make their services
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Research reveals how we create space for news memories - Newsreel

Memory space cleared while we sleep

Scientists have unlocked new insights into the overnight filing system that allows the brain to find space for new memories. Cornell University researchers have found
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Not-for-profit business executive Samantha Clark, Healthy Land & Water CEO Julie McLellan, Orange Sky Chief Operations Officer Shayne Herriott, Juiced TV Director Ben Forbes and QUT Professor Sarah Kelly. | Newsreel

For-purpose businesses can be the real deal

Some of Australia’s most prominent not-for-profit organisations have joined with a Brisbane university to create a pro bono centre to empower purpose-led businesses
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