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$500m upgrade for Queensland cattle routes

A $500m project will upgrade freight routes to support the Queensland cattle industry. Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal

A recent critical minerals agreement between Australia and the United States provides positive signals to the industry, as governments acknowledge their role in

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Gen Z losing hope of ever having financial security

More than half of Australia’s Gen Z cohort believe they will never achieve financial security in their lifetime. Results of the 2025 Australian Youth Barometer found

Climate storm shows no sign of easing

By Robyn Eckersley Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, hailed as humanity’s best shot at keeping climate change under control. Between then

US investors look into Australian clean energy sector

More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector. Federal Climate Change and Energy

Global migration numbers drop for first time in three years

Permanent migration to the world’s developed countries fell by 4 percent in 2024, though total numbers remain well above pre-COVID levels. A new OECD report found last

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Help fund new mental health treatments

At just nine years old, Beau was already aware of it. A looming sadness. A darkness that wrapped itself around him without reason. “From when I was nine years old, I

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Recreational use of ADHD meds raise concern

By Blair Aitken and Amie Hayley Not long ago, most people thought of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, as a childhood condition that would eventually be

Loneliness grows as friendships evaporate

Well over half of Gen Zs are feeling socially isolated as Australians report being lonelier than ever. Data from the Real Relationships Report 2025 revealed that over 1

AI-created digital twins predict patient outcomes

Artificial intelligence has been used to create digital twins of patients to predict the effectiveness of medical treatments. Researchers from the University of

$250m spend to boost skills pipeline

More than $250 million will be invested to address the skills shortage in Queensland. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said $201 million

Drug driving deaths surge on Australian roads

By Milad Haghani Australia has made major progress in curbing drink driving. Decades of random breath testing, enforcement and powerful social media campaigns have cut

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