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RideWest hits the country roads to support mental health

Next month a peloton of lycra-clad city cyclists will head west to raise funds to support the mental health of rural and remote Queenslanders. RideWest is held every two
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Owners facing ‘puppy remorse’ as reality sets in

Many new dog owners are suffering “puppy remorse” as the reality of life with a new pet hits home. Canine behaviourist Sarah Rutten said the early weeks of adopting
Read more19 March 2026
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State rubbish volume and facilities to be reviewed

Queensland’s waste management ecosystem will be reviewed to identify volumes, gaps and capacity issues. The waste “roadmap” will bring together local councils,
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Tips for deciding if you want to buy an electric vehicle (EV)

By Hussein Dia Soaring petrol prices are once again making many Australians think seriously about switching to an electric vehicle. As politicians warn Australians not
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Global demand for air travel to double by 2050

Global demand for air travel is expected to double by 2050, new modelling released this week shows. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said, under a
Read more19 March 2026
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Doctors warn petrol reliance is harming our health

Doctors are calling on the Federal Government to speed up the shift to clean energy to help combat physical and mental health issues. Doctors for the Environment
Read more19 March 2026
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Sir Anthony Mason leaves enduring justice legacy

By Anne Twomey Sir Anthony Mason, the former Chief Justice of Australia and one of Australia’s greatest and most influential jurists, has died just shy of his 101st
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Treasurer warns inflation could reach 5% this year

By Michelle Grattan Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasury modelling, Treasurer Jim Chalmers
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Cyclone to cause ‘severe impact’ in North Queensland

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring “severe impacts” to Far North Queensland by the end of the week. This morning the Bureau of Meteorology issued a
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“Harmful” gender attitudes drive school sex ed change

Students will be asked to drive their own sex education in schools as part of an overhaul of the way in which consent is taught. The Australian Human Rights Commission
Read more18 March 2026