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Employees more ‘scam-savvy’ than their bosses

Employees are more likely to spot a scam than their bosses, new research reveals. Around 76 percent of employees were able to detect a scam, compared with 53 percent of
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Canavan backs work from home to boost regions

By Michelle Grattan Nationals leader Matt Canavan has urged the embrace of work-from-home opportunities as a way to boost the growth of smaller towns and regions. In a
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Ceasefire provides breathing space for peace negotiations

By Amin Saikal President Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Pakistani proposal for a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran brings a sigh of relief to the international
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Breakthrough in reversible male contraception

Scientists have announced a major breakthrough in creating a “safe, reversible, long-acting and 100 percent effective non-hormonal” male contraceptive. Cornell
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Sales of EVs hit new record in Australia

Sales for electric vehicles have hit a new record – accounting for nearly a quarter of new car sales in March 2026 as more Australians choose EVs for their lower
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Brisbane property up 19 percent, prices surpass $1.1 million

Brisbane property prices have increased a staggering 19 percent in one year, with median values now surpassing $1.1 million. Brisbane, along with mid-sized capitals
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Boost for midwife numbers in regional Queensland

The Queensland Government has announced an upgraded midwifery program to help address a projected 50 percent increase in demand by 2032. The Midwifery Clinical
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Graeme Johnson appointed COO and CFO at HopgoodGanim

Graeme Johnson has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of HopgoodGanim Lawyers, based in Brisbane. Mr Johnson previously worked for more
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Body mass index a poor guide for one third of adults

A new study suggests that body mass index (BMI) might be the wrong health metric for a large portion of the population. It found that many people labelled as overweight
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Border Force cracks down on illegal migrant truck drivers

An Australian Border Force (ABF) operation is cracking down on unlawful migrant workers in the heavy vehicle industry. The operation is targeting “visa integrity,
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