Great Barrier Reef dodges ‘in danger’ status
The World Heritage Committee has decided not to list the Great Barrier Reef as in danger, ratifying a draft decision at its meeting in India this week.
In a statement,
Read more29 July 2024
Korea faces big challenges from low birth rates
Korea is facing major economic and social challenges as its birth rate plummets to the lowest in the world and pet strollers outsell baby prams.
A report from the OECD,
Read more29 July 2024
Australians reticent to complain to telcos
More than half of Australians have experienced issues with their telecommunications over the past 12 months, but many, especially the vulnerable, failed to complain in
Read more29 July 2024
Extra support for sexual assault victims
Two new state-funded support programs to support victims of sexual assault will be rolled out in Queensland next year.
State Minister for Prevention of Domestic and
Read more29 July 2024
Crackdown on fake roadworthy certificates
A dedicated government task force is being established to crackdown on fraudulent vehicle safety certificates.
Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish
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The 15 traits of bad, good and great leaders
Leaders play a vital role in determining what path we will take. They influence the lives of billions and their skills will ultimately determine the fate of our
Read more28 July 2024
Paris OIympics Results Australia: Day 1
Australian results at the Paris Olympics, Saturday, July 27:
Badminton
Women’s Doubles Group C:
Australia (Mapasa/Yu) 0 v Japan 2
Women’s Singles Group K:
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Vandals poison Buddina turtle nesting area
Two sensitive coastal areas of the Sunshine Coast, including a turtle nesting area, have been scarred by illegal poisoning.
Sunshine Coast Council has launched
Read more27 July 2024
Business icons join Queensland Hall of Fame
The man who built Dreamworld and iconic hairdresser Stefan were among five Queensland business success stories celebrated in Brisbane last night.
The Longhurst family,
Read more26 July 2024
Billion-dollar boost to cancer care in Queensland
A new billion-dollar cancer centre is the cornerstone of a 10-year strategy to improve cancer services in Queensland.
New images of the Herston-based complex were
Read more26 July 2024