Dwelling approvals slump to a 12-year low
Dwelling approvals have fallen to the lowest level in more than a decade despite the ongoing housing supply crisis.
At the same time, renovation spending hit an all-time
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Personality, not circumstance, drives satisfaction
Life satisfaction has more to do with your personality than your circumstances, according to a new study.
Researchers in Europe have found that while factors such as
Read more30 July 2024
Parcel pick up option on rail commute
Brisbane rail commuters will have access to Australia Post parcel lockers at a number of south-east Queensland stations under a 12-month trial.
A partnership between
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Gold Coast Games boosted volunteering rates
The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games sparked a spike in volunteering, according to a report on the legacy benefits of the 2018 event.
Queensland Sports Minister Michael
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Paris OIympics Results Australia: Day 3
Australian results at the Paris Olympics, Monday, July 29:
Beach Volleyball
Men’s Preliminaries Pool A:
Australia (Nicolaidis/Carracher) 0 v Italy 2
Women’s
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Jabiluka set to join Kakadu as lease ends
The Kakadu National Park will be enhanced after the Federal Government announced it would not renew the Jabiluka Mineral Lease.
Minister for Resources and Northern
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AI learning can give highly-skilled an edge
Highly skilled workers have been advised to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their skills and gain a competitive advantage.
A new study by the University
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World-first steroid-testing service in Brisbane
Brisbane is home to a world-first steroid-testing service aimed at reducing harm among those using the performance enhancing drug.
The confidential service is a
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Surprise shift in global hiring practices
Employers are spending more time validating the acquired skills of potential employees rather than relying on institutional or formal qualifications.
This is helping to
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Platform to share DV perpetrator data
A new technology platform will help police, government departments and community groups to better share data of the perpetrators of domestic violence.
The $1 million
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