The stats behind our 323 drowning deaths last year
By Tom Hartley and Vaughan Cruickshank
Whether it’s sun-soaked beaches, winding rivers, or backyard pools, the aquatic environment is central to the Australian
Read more2 January 2025
Satellite centres to lose ‘hospital’ identifier
Queensland’s network of “satellite hospitals” will be renamed to avoid confusion around the services they provide.
Almost 3000 health professionals responded to a
Read more2 January 2025
Netflix and click a risky shopping combination
Distracted shoppers are driving risky online purchasing practices, which are up almost 10 percent in a year.
Research from payment platform PayPal found in an attempt to
Read more1 January 2025
Take charge of summer electric vehicle road trips
Electric vehicle (EV) owners are being urged to not fully recharge their cars when out and about these holidays to improve the efficiency of the charging network.
The
Read more1 January 2025
Space in 2025. From the Moon to Mars and beyond
By Zhenbo Wang
In 2024, space exploration dazzled the world.
NASA’s Europa Clipper began its journey to study Jupiter’s moon Europa. SpaceX’s Starship achieved its
Read more1 January 2025
Mobile wallet debit card update needed
Some Australians who have attached debit cards to their mobile wallets will need to update them before January 1 to ensure they continue working.
Australian Banking
Read more1 January 2025
New real-time lung scan improves treatment plans
A new medical scan can monitor lung function in real-time allowing for better treatment of pulmonary conditions.
Researchers at Newcastle University, in the United
Read more1 January 2025
NYE safety tips as 150,000 head to South Bank
Queensland Police are expecting more than 150,000 people to converge on Brisbane’s South Bank area this evening to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks.
QPS Acting
Read more31 December 2024
Lifelong singles need extra support as they age
Lifelong single people have lower life satisfaction and different personality traits compared to partnered people, prompting calls for improved support for those who
Read more31 December 2024
Brisbane fireworks. Road closures, transport, viewing points
Road closures and changed traffic conditions kick in from 4pm New Year’s Eve as Brisbane prepares to welcome thousands into the city to watch the fireworks display
Read more31 December 2024