ABS reveals sunscreen-shy Queenslanders
Queenslanders are the least likely Australians to use sunscreen regularly, despite the state having the highest rate of skin cancer in the country.
New insights from the
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New hope for people with chronic pain
People who experience regular chronic pain have new hope for relief from a new device unveiled in the United States this week.
Researchers at the University of Utah have
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Current account deficit balloons to $10.7b
Australia’s current account deficit is the largest in six years, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
ABS Head of International
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It’s now illegal to ‘remain close’ to a crocodile
Crocs are off limits to Queenslanders, with new laws introduced this week to further limit human interaction with the prehistoric reptiles.
The State Government has now
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Bumper Queensland season lifts agriculture forecasts
One of Queensland’s most productive winter crop seasons has driven a jump in Australia’s forecast agricultural production figures.
The Australian Bureau of
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Embryo-like blood stem cell breakthrough
Children with leukaemia could have access to improved treatment options in the future thanks to a world-first breakthrough by Australian researchers.
A team, led by
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Greenery linked to reduced illness risk
Planting trees in a neighbourhood has been linked to lower risks of heart disease and chronic illnesses.
A study conducted by The University of Louisville (UofL) found
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Sextortion reports drop, but more still to do
Reports of sextortion have dropped for the first time, but still account for more than 90 monthly Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigations.
AFP Commander Human
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New AI rule book for (most) public servants
Most Australian public servants have a new rule book when working with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
From this week, Australian Public Service (APS) agencies have begun
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Medical implants impacted by 3G network shutdown
Medical authorities have been urged to directly contact thousands of Australians with medical implants at risk with the looming shutdown of the 3G network.
The
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