Child advocates urge million-dollar diversion
It costs one million dollars a year to keep a child in jail, money which could be better spent on preventative measures, according to child advocates.
Both the National
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New parks and reserves for north Queensland
More than 300,000 hectares in north Queensland became part of nature reserves and two new national parks were declared in Queensland yesterday.
A joint State-Federal
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Robot enhancement the cat’s whiskers
Future hi-tech robots may have blind spots eliminated thanks to the animal kingdom and South Australian researchers.
Researchers from Flinders University in Adelaide are
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First Nations preschool numbers increase
The number of First Nations children attending pre-school has increased by 10 percent in two decades.
The latest data for the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows
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Australia-first cancer therapy for Townsville
Townsville will become the first regional city in Australia to offer a revolutionary new treatment for leukaemia and other blood cancers.
The Townsville Hospital and
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Older Australians connected, but concerned
More than 80 percent of older Australians use technology, but are concerned about the security of their personal information.
New research by not-for-profit aged care
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Spending data reveals divergent trends
Australians increased spending on travel and gyms last month, propping up sluggish overall household spending, as renters continued to struggle.
The June CommBank
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TIME recognises Brambles’ drive for sustainability
Australian logistics operation Brambles is the world’s fourth most sustainable company, according to TIME magazine.
The publication teamed with data firm Statista to
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High-flier bosses getting away with abuse
Workers are reluctant to call out the behaviour of abusive bosses if the leader is considered a high performer.
Researchers from Ohio State University’s Fisher College
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New approach to preserving teens’ self-esteem
Teenagers who are encouraged to affirm their own positive attributes have stronger long-term self-esteem and cope better in transitioning to new environments.
A study in
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