Will our sense of Australiana be back later on?
By Shane Rodgers
When I was growing up, the term “Australiana” was used a lot. Back then it seemed a useful way to describe the potpourri we called Australian
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COVID halted global life expectancy gains
The COVID-19 pandemic wiped our nearly a decade of global life expectancy gains.
New data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows the pandemic reversed a trend of
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Mental health issues ‘transmit’ in social circles
Certain mental health disorders have been found to “transmit” within social networks formed at school.
A major study of 700,000 young people in Finland, released
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China puts flying cars on economic agenda
China is aiming to be the first country in the world to allow flying taxis.
This follows the Chinese Government’s declaration that a “low-altitude economy” is now
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Earth-like planet excites space scientists
Space scientists have uncovered a new planet with more similarities to Earth than any planet previously identified.
Glise 12b is slightly smaller than Earth and is
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$1000 tool boost for first-year apprentices
First-year apprentices can access $1000 to tool up for their careers.
A Queensland Government “Free Tools for First Years” program will provide $1000 cashback for
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Explore Mexican dream under the Big Top
Queensland acrobat and high diver Helena Merten will feature in the upcoming Cirque de Soleil performance in Brisbane, which has just added another week of shows.
Ms
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Fans set to see what the ref sees
Queensland soccer referees will soon be fitted with body cameras to provide fans with an on-field view of the action.
The decision comes after referees at three recent
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Finance sector riding wave of post-COVID growth
The finance sector in Queensland is working at carving out a unique identity as it enjoys significant post-COVID growth and burgeoning career opportunities.
Queensland
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Eating and heating cut as crisis bites
One in three Australians are skipping meals in order to meet the rising cost of housing, according to the early findings of a new private inquiry.
A People’s
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