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Have your say on Moffat Beach transformation

Moffatt Beach in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast is about to undergo a major transformation, with the public invited to have their say on the future plans until April
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More than 100,000 people moved to Queensland from interstate in a single year - Newsreel

Massive interstate population flow to Queensland

Queensland has attracted more than 100,000 interstate migrants over the past 12 months, making it by far the most favoured destination for border hoppers. Australian
Read more 20 March 2025
The price of PBS medicines will fall in Australia - Newsreel

PBS price reduction supported by both major parties

Australians will pay less for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme medicines after Labor and the Coalition both pledged to reduce the co-payment to $25. Prime Minister Anthony
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There are fresh calls for a tax on sugar-flavoured beverages - Newsreel

Doctors call for tax on sugar-sweetened soft drinks

The Australian Medical Association has renewed its calls for a tax on sugar-flavoured soft drinks as obesity overtakes smoking as the major cause of preventable
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Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in The Intern - Newsreel

Unretirement trend begins to slow down

The trend of older people returning to the workforce slowed in February as the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 percent. Australian Bureau of
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An investigation has been launched into construction industry sexual harassment - Newsreel

Investigation launched into building industry harassment

The Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna Booth, has started an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment of women in the building and construction sector. “These
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40 percent of young adults report having a mental health condition - Newsreel

Free mental health counselling service a ‘game changer’

A peak mental health body has welcomed the free counselling service for all Australians to be introduced next year. The Federal Government has announced a free digital
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A recreation of an early homo sapien family - Newsreel

Humans have been speaking for 100,000 years

Humans are likely to have started speaking to each other more than 100,000 years ago, new research suggests. A study from MIT, released this week, said genomic evidence
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Many regional live music venues have closed across Australia - Newsreel

Live music venues close as operators feel the strain

More than 1300 live music venues and stages are estimated to have closed over the past four years as operators face financial and personal strain. A study by
Read more 19 March 2025
Sunshine Coast Council is undertaking mobility mapping to help disabled people better access their surrounds.

Getting around has become easier on the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast’s spaces just got a whole lot more accessible with a new round of mobility mapping at Palmwoods, Buderim, Woombye and Landsborough. Wheelchairs with
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