Young African child eating. | Newsreel

COVID food price pain lingers for world’s poorest

The world’s poorest countries are still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with billions unable to access a healthy diet. A new United Nations report
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Nurse helps baby breastfeed in hospital. | Newsreel

‘Sham’ breastfeeding provides options for sick babies

A baby with a blocked oesophagus had been able to be breastfed thanks to a new technique being used at a Brisbane hospital. Oscar was nine weeks’ premature when born
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The Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, in Yorta Yorta Country, Victoria.

Munarra leads recognition of Indigenous knowledge

Australia’s first Indigenous-led educational centre opened its doors in Victoria today. The Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, in Yorta Yorta Country,
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Eastern Group Parrot. | Newsreel

Nature corridor link protected on Sunshine Coast

A missing link in a Sunshine Coast nature corridor has been secured through a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Sunshine Coast Council. The
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Homeless person on park bench. | Newsreel

Rapid response for Gold Coast homeless

A rapid response team has been established to help people on the Gold Coast experiencing homelessness. The Queensland Government Critical Response Team will work with
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Brisbane train. | Newsreel

Caloundra info centre for Sunshine Coast Rail Line

A Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line information centre has opened in Caloundra, as geotechnical work starts on the major rail project. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said
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Worker in wheelchair excluded from meeting. | Newsreel

Employees with disability battle workplace exclusion

Many people with a disability are avoiding sharing information with employers as they face growing levels of exclusion in the workplace, according to a new report. The
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Tiny air pollution linked to premature deaths - Newsreel

Tiny air pollutants linked to premature deaths

Tiny air pollutants have been linked to a 7.3 percent increase in premature deaths for people living in large cities. Researchers led by McGill University found these
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Crowd at live music event. | Newsreel

Aussie live music needs global cut-through

The future of live music in Australia depends on a global focus and helping local artists cut through on streaming services, according to the industry’s peak
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Heat stressed elderly woman in front of fan. | Newsreel

Climate change focus for health experts

A new Federal Government advisory group has been established to help reduce the impacts of climate change on the nation’s health. Chaired by Federal Health Minister
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