Uncertain futures for a third of Australian charities
More than a third of Australia’s charities are uncertain about their future viability as the cost of living crisis hits the sector.
A survey of charity leaders,
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5 things to consider before boarding your pet dog or cat
By Melissa Starling
Around this time of year, pet owners across the country are scrambling to finalise holiday care arrangements.
Some lucky animals go to the home of a
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Four free mental health centres north of Brisbane
Four new free mental health centres will open in the northern suburbs of the Greater Brisbane area by July next year.
Federal Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
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Funding boost for Ampol’s Brisbane SAF project
Ampol will receive $8m in federal funding to advance the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Brisbane refinery.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency
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Brisbane visitor numbers set new benchmarks
Visitors to Brisbane spent a record $11 billion while in the River City in the 12 months to September, smashing a host of other records along the way.
The latest figures
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Blockbuster drought drives down drama figures
A lack of blockbusters led to investment in drama production in Australia dropping by almost a third in the last financial year.
The Screen Australia Drama Report,
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Meta to pay Facebook users $50m for privacy breach
Meta has agreed to pay $50 million to Australian Facebook users impacted by the Cambridge Analytica matter more than 10 years ago.
Australian Information Commissioner
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Shark and ray populations have halved in 50 years
Shark and ray populations have decline by more than 50 percent since 1970 off the back of global overfishing.
A new study, led by Simon Fraser University, said the risk
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New app set to take sting out of next beach trip
An Australian app which tells beachgoers the chance of them being bothered by bluebottles could be ready by next summer.
Under development by UNSW Sydney, and set to be
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Traditional wedding music losing its appeal
The traditional “Here Comes the Bride” bridal chorus is steadily disappearing from weddings as couples opt for more contemporary services.
The New York
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