World slipping on work to limit global warming
Countries are falling short of targets to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, according to a new OECD report.
The latest Climate Action Monitor states there is a risk
Read more10 November 2024
COVID deaths still dragging down life expectancy
The life expectancy of Australians has dropped for the second straight year.
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that a boy born today
Read more10 November 2024
Fake plant purifies air and produces power
An artificial plant has been developed which can reduce in-home CO2 levels with vastly more efficiency than a natural plant, creating electricity at the same
Read more9 November 2024
CHO John Gerrard to return to clinical practice
Queensland is on the hunt for a new Chief Health Officer as John Gerrard prepares to leave the position next month.
State Health Minister Tim Nicholls said Dr Gerrard
Read more8 November 2024
Timeline set to make 16 minimum age for social media
The minimum age to access social media in Australian could be 16 by the end of next year, after National Cabinet today approved the move.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Read more8 November 2024
Power of art to brighten dark days on show
The power of art to nurture and support mental health and wellbeing was on display for all to experience in Brisbane’s CBD this week.
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)
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Aussie public servants top 2.5 million and $232 billion
Australia now has more than 2.5 million public servants, after a more than 3.5 percent rise in numbers last year.
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of
Read more8 November 2024
UAE trade deal eliminates tariffs, recognises sustainability
More than a billion dollars’ worth of Australian produce will be exported duty-free under a new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Federal Trade Minister
Read more8 November 2024
Fans a risk to elderly based on humidity levels
Using an electric fan in hot weather can reduce the risk of a heat-induced heart attack in the elderly, but only if its humid.
Researchers have been studying the best
Read more8 November 2024
Feedback call on Logan Motorway widening plans
South-East Queenslanders have less than a month to have their say on the widening of a 10km stretch of the Logan Motorway, south of Brisbane.
In a statement, toll-road
Read more7 November 2024