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177,000 fewer migrants added to Australian population

Australia’s population increase though overseas migration fell by more than a third in the 12 months to March. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Striving for zero deaths from melanoma

A drive to zero deaths from melanoma underlined a keynote speech which celebrated a milestone in Queensland medical research history. World-leading melanoma researcher
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Former North Burnett Regional Council Mayor Rachel Chambers. | Newsreel

Chambers new Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner

Former North Burnett Regional Council Mayor Rachel Chambers is the new Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner. State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said Ms
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Home-grown donors vital for blood cancer treatment

Around 80 percent of Australians diagnosed with blood cancer are relying on overseas donors to ensure life-saving treatment. Leukaemia Foundation CEO Chris Tanti said
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Hundreds of free school holiday activities across Brisbane

From BMX workshops to storytelling, hundreds of free school holiday events have been listed on the Brisbane City Council website. Council said 70 percent of the more
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Invest Gold Coast CEO Mark Girard. | Newsreel

Mark Girard new CEO of Invest Gold Coast

Seasoned Queensland business executive Mark Girard is the new CEO of Invest Gold Coast. Gold Coast Acting Mayor Mark Hammel said Mr Girard would play a crucial role in
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The Curated Plate lands record crowd as 2026 takes shape

An almost 50 percent increase in visitors is prompting a leading Queensland food and drink festival to “take it to a new level” next year. The Curated Plate, which
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Map of world in rainforest. | Newsreel

Climate change target announcement in the PM’s words

By Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Today, we’re announcing Australia’s next step in acting on climate change and seizing the economic opportunity before our
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More Queensland occupations now need a blue card

More Queenslanders will need a blue card to continue working in their current jobs from this weekend. Changes to Queensland’s Working With Children legislation comes
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Employment rate steady despite loss in full-time jobs

Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady in August, despite a drop of more than 41,000 in people employed full-time. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of
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