Increasing concerns over lack of GPs in rural areas
The pandemic has increased pressure on remote and rural GP’s due to a growing struggle to find doctors to take their place.
A new project out of north Queensland is making binders for trans and gender diverse people more accessible.
A new project born out of north Queensland is making binders for trans and gender diverse people more accessible.
‘The Binder Project’ is an initiative by Cairns Queer Fundraising and the Cairns Sexual Health Clinic and aims to offer advice and support as well as accessibility to the community.
15-year-old Gold Coast boy's idea turned into million dollar business
A 15-year-old boy from the Gold Coast is now worth seven figures.
Sam Richards, began “Bellaforte,” a plastic glassware business, after accidentally smashing a tray of drinks in his backyard.
WA Nationals back net zero emissions target
Western Australia Nationals are backing net zero carbon emissions target while the Federal Nationals remain divided.
WA Nationals leader Mia Davies says her party is “science-based” and she believes it's important to be part of the net zero conversation.
However the federal government is yet to set a target by 2050.
Ex-employees of Sony Australia come forward against toxic culture
Ex-employees of Sony Australia have exposed its toxic culture under the former management of Denis Handlin.
Over 100 current and former Sony Music employees have come forward with claims of apparent sexism, discrimination and daily abuse.
New case of Ebola detected
A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A three year old boy has passed away after testing positive for the virus only months after it was declared over.
Roughly 100 people may have been exposed to the virus and are being monitored for any developing symptoms.
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Couple married at the QLD NSW border amidst ongoing restrictions
A couple celebrated “Freedom Day” yesterday by getting married at the border of Queensland and New South Wales.
Their celebrant was stuck on the Queensland side of the border However, the ceremony proceeded with papers signed atop the physical road barrier constructed by the Queensland government.
Brisbane primary school to receive funding boost
The Queensland government has committed $11.1 million on a new “multi storey learning centre” for Manly State School. While another $550,000 will be spent on an outdoor learning area in order to accommodate the increasing number of students.
State and federal arguments over 2032 Brisbane Olympics
Arguments have arisen between the state and federal governments over the Brisbane Olympics.
Federal MP Ted O’Brien, who is set to co-ordinate the preparations, threatened to pull out of a joint funding arrangement for the $5 billion event after he felt the Queensland Government was trying to “stack the deck.”