Budget funds for new Ambulance officers
More than 185 new Queensland ambulance officers will be on duty before the end of the year under new funding to be announced in next week’s State Budget.
Almost $130
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Number is up for national telephone plan
The doubling of Australians only using mobile phones in their homes over the past 10 years is one of the drivers of a review of the nation’s telephone number
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Extra funding for emergency relief services
Almost $5 million has been provided to community groups to deliver extra emergency relief in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
The Federal funding will flow to
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Researchers develop brain growth chart
Most parents chart their new-borns’ growth in length and weight, now Brisbane researchers have developed a growth chart for young brains.
Researchers at QIMR
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Amazon cleared for expanded drone deliveries
The Federal Aviation Administration in the United States has given Amazon the green light to extend its drone deliveries beyond the horizon.
As a result of the ruling,
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Local government officers urged to be aware of WHS risks
Local government officers and senior executives are being increasingly targeted in Work Health and Safety (WHS) prosecutions, prompting warnings for organisations to
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Prevention a small part of drug battle billions
Australian governments are spending billions in the battle against illicit drugs, but less than 10 percent is directed towards use prevention and response to harm,
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Shoppers tipped to spend $10 billion at sales
Australian shoppers are tipped to spend more than $10 billion at end of financial year sales, an almost nine percent increase from last year.
Research commissioned by
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Globally-significant natural springs preserved
One the most important natural springs in the world will be preserved with the creation of a wildlife reserve in central Queensland.
Edgbaston Reserve, near Longreach,
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New app links uni students to casual work
Three Queensland businessmen have created an app which links university workers with casual work and guarantees a $25 hourly rate to avoid exploitation.
Brisbane-based
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