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Health & Environment
Study finds strong support for science to boost post-pandemic recovery
An overwhelming number of Australians support investment in science to boost Australia’s post…
Covid-19 Moderna’s vaccine is provisionally approved in Australia
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the use of Spikevax (Moderna) as the…
Extra doses of AstraZeneca to be shared in over 200 community pharmacies
Over 200 metropolitan community pharmacies in Queensland will start delivering COVID-19 vaccinations…
New COVID-19 testing clinics available including a 24h centre in Eight Mile Plains
The latest surge of COVID-19 cases in Brisbane has encouraged Queensland Health to increase its testing capacity…
Researchers develop “privacy-preserving” software to monitor social distancing
Researchers at Brisbane’s Griffith University have designed social distancing AI technology that is said…
Environment-driven organisations can apply for up to $5000 in grants
Grants from $200 to $5000 are available for environment-driven organisations and individuals through the Native…
New disease modelling identifies the best time for lockdowns
Disease modelling experts at the University of Western Australia have identified the optimal time in a COVID…
CSIRO finds new warm vaccine effective against COVID-19 and its variants
A warm COVID-19 vaccine suitable for remote and resource-limited locations lacking access to cold storage supply…
New COVID-19 vaccination hubs for Ipswich and Gold Coast
The COVID-19 vaccine will become more accessible to Ipswich and Gold Coast residents next week with the…
New research finds a drug that could treat COVID-19 variants
Research conducted by QUT has found a new drug that could be used to treat patients with COVID-19 and its…
82 community pharmacies will offer vaccines in QLD
Eighty-two pharmacies across Queensland are to start offering COVID-19 vaccines to local residents in late…
New approach needed for aged care: design
A new approach is needed to adequately address these issues that blend ideas from health, humanities…
Scientists to develop faster ways to tackle COVID-19
Australia’s national science agency (CSIRO) has announced a $1.7 million project targeting the development of…
New platform to encourage healthier drinking habits
A new online platform is available to support Australians looking to reduce their drinking and lead healthier…
Website informs hospitals and aged-cares situation in QLD
With Inform My Care, Queensland residents can search for information regarding performance indicators for…
What you need to know: changes to COVID-19 vaccine
Updates have been made to Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout program following new advice that…
Artificial intelligence assists Queenslanders on pandemic
Queensland Health has used artificial intelligence to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic adequately. The…
3D printers can lead medical implants to a new era
In collaboration with the University of Oregon’s Professor Paul Daulton, researchers from QUT’s Centre in…
COVID vaccine rollout to QLD community pharmacies
As of today, 49 community pharmacies across Queensland will start offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to the…
Website provides support to ice addicts and families
The “Ice Help Campaign” website is a resource that can be used by methamphetamine (also known as ice)…
The relevance of Mindfulness Meditation in life
Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go…
How to increase COVID-19 vaccination in Australia?
It’s widely known that the media has the ability to influence and change opinions. It’s a career, as well as a field…
GP’s are the best option for the vaccine, says AMA
The Queensland branch of The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has encouraged Queensland residents…
Brain can be retrained to reduce anxiety levels
According to findings published by researchers from the University of Western Australia and the University…
New treatments for Diabetes and Cancer researched
A recent development in scientific research may lead to new treatments for such diseases as Diabetes, Cancer…
Free event covers the climate change challenges
In conjunction with the QUT Art Museum’s ‘On Earth’ exhibition, the Brisbane Art Design (BAD) festival will…
UQ boosted to accelerate the production of vaccines
A $2.2 million investment from the Federal Government will push the production of mRNA vaccines, like the…
Services expanded for mental health patients in QLD
Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and Queensland Health will expand care services for patients at a mental…
A new approach to childhood obesity prevention
Researchers can now accurately predict and prevent which babies are at risk of childhood obesity within the first…
Brisbane wildlife is granted over $64,000 in funding
As part of the Brisbane City Council’s Native Wildlife Carers Grants program, more than $64,000 of funding will be…
Researcher works for a more responsive medical treatment
The fact of having a general practitioner as a father meant that during childhood, Bryce Brickley had all the…
Have your say on Queensland’s animal welfare laws
Queensland Government has initiated a significant review of animal welfare laws to ensure the state laws keep pace…
Shields will protect Koalas from M1’s dangerous traffic
As part of a collaboration between the Department of Environment and Science (DES) and the Department of…
Downpour: staying safe in wet weather conditions
During the current wet weather conditions in Queensland, it’s essential to exercise caution, minimise risks…
Want to lose belly fat? Here are the steps backed by science
If you have ever been confused about what nutritional advice to follow for losing visceral belly fat – look no…
General practitioners will act in the frontline of the vaccination
The next stage of the COVID-19 vaccination program, known as Phase 1B, is set to begin on 22 March…
Myths and facts: the real deal behind the COVID-19 vaccine
The swiftness of the COVID-19 vaccine development has raised questions about its efficacy and safety as a…
Researchers working on a stronger COVID-19 vaccine
The first generation of COVID-19 vaccines have been (or soon will be) distributed throughout the world…
Gold Coast will monitor climate change levels
Gold Coast authorities will start to monitor climate change levels in an attempt to manage coastal hazards…
22,000 blood donors urgently required in the country
The Australian Red Cross has put a massive call out for residents to donate blood. The association…
Risk of fire: old batteries, don’t put them in the bin
Learning what each recycling symbol means can be challenging. However, it is simple when it comes to…
86% of Australians are taking care of their health
COVID-19 is about to complete one year in Australia since the 100th case was recorded in March 2020…
Why some cancer cells are resistant to treatments?
A new study on cancer cells may help explain the resistance of the disease to some treatments…
Inhaler reduces COVID-19 recovery time, says study
Commonly used asthma medication appears to reduce the need for hospitalisation for COVID-19…
First shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Australia
The first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Australia as the initial jabs are set to…
Access to Kids Helpline self-care resources soars in 2020
During the pandemic last year, the Kids Helpline website reached its highest number of views since it…
New COVID-19 test anticipates disease severity
A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researcher has developed a biological test in…
Genetic analysis helps protect koalas in Australia
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have made a fundamental discovery to…
How’s the anxiety level now that school is back
Like everyone, 2020 was an unfamiliar year for children. Their daily life at school was interrupted…
COVID-19 vaccines: how do they work and what to expect
Australian residents could start to receive a vaccine for COVID-19 in mid-late February, as part of the…
Bushfire First Responders to receive free mental health care
A new free online mental health initiative has been launched today to support the wellbeing and…
Educational screen time helped students at NAPLAN
Young students exposed to moderate use of screen time devices on weekdays have…
When was the last time you checked your blood pressure?
Hypertension is a key risk factor for stroke and other diseases, according to Stroke Foundation Clinical…
Koala’s eucalypt plantation is ready for harvest in QLD
A new hope for the sick Koala community is on its way with an abundance of food. A eucalypt…
Guidelines will help build bushfire-resilient homes
2020 left a balance of more than 3000 bushfires registered in Queensland, resulting in 7.7 million…
What’s the solution? 1-in-4 backyard pools pose a risk
Life can get busy, and it is sometimes easy to overlook general maintenance and repair around the…
Chatbots become a great tool in fighting dementia
Dementia Australia defines the disease as a disorder that affects thinking, behaviour and the ability…
How schools can approach reducing the risk of skin cancer
Risks of skin cancer for teachers and students in schools can be reduced by more than half through changing…
Book to assist parents of children with hearing loss
Hearing Australia has launched a new free book for families of children who are newly diagnosed…
Free app simplifies COVID-19 test for non-English speakers
A free mobile app developed by Western Health in Victoria and Australia’s national science agency…
Routine testing for COVID-19 can make surgery safer
A new group of international researchers at The University of Western Australia has found that…
New sensor sends real-time data to healthcare providers
Elderly Australians living independently at home will be able to send real-time data to…
New modern machine to treat cancer is in Queensland
Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital has acquired an external beam radiation therapy machine…
Scientists have developed antibody test for COVID-19
The University of Queensland’s scientists are obtaining progress in coronavirus proteins produced…
New smart collar for pets will be more efficient and cost less
Pet owners will be able to track the location of their animal from a short and long-distance in the…
QLD professor has the mission to turn waste into opportunities
It is on the hands of Professor Bernadette McCabe the mission to discover alternatives to transform…
What to do ahead of severe storms in Queensland?
University of Southern Queensland experts in disaster preparedness have created…
Scientists find how to better children academic results
New research from the University of South Australia has observed that the less time…
Mental health day will focus on adult survivors of trauma
For 12 uninterrupted hours, Blue Knot Foundation will offer online support to adult…
New movie wants to draw attention to climate change
The film ‘Letters’, has been launched with the aspiration to raise awareness and mobilise…
QLD run by 100% clean energy is possible, says QCC
Queensland Conservation Council has introduced their views for a self-sufficient…
Virus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces
It was found that SARS-CoV-2 can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces including banknotes…
University of Queensland develops cheap and quick COVID-19 test
The University of Queensland (UQ) has developed a new technology capable of..
Exercise helps young people with substance use disorders
Young people with substance use disorders may find in exercise programs the key…
Gold Coast local heroes on COVID-19 frontline
In the eight months since COVID-19 arrived in Queensland, the staff of the Gold Coast…
Over 90% of Cole’s energy consumption to be clean
The emission of electricity carbon dioxide will be nationally reduced by an estimated…
University offers free mental health program for students
Improving the mental health and fitness of students is now even more of a priority…
Today is the day. May I ask if you are ok?
Bushfire and COVID-19 are the two major examples of an unthinkable year that…
Breast cancer treatment may be improved in the future
Researchers of the University of South Australia have made a groundbreaking…
Volunteers required for next stage of tests on new vaccine
Volunteers aged 56 and over are being called for a new round of tests following…
UQ vaccine shows promising results against COVID-19
Tests conducted in animals have revealed positive results in the development…
20,856 Queenslanders tested in the last 24 hours
The number of Queenslanders tested for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours reached 20,856
“It’s time to consider using a mask,” says Health Officer
One new case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Queensland overnight. Is a female…
Traumatic episodes: support for people with disability
People with disability who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation…
COVID-19 tests will be offered in pharmacies
A pilot project will enable Queensland pharmacies to offer COVID-19 tests as an…
The top four foods for a better night of sleep
Wellbeing and a good night of sleep are intrinsically connected but not at the reach…
Children need their own space to evolve, says study
Children necessitate their own space to go ahead with their daily experiences…
Blood test detects COVID-19 in only 20 minutes
Researchers have been able to detect COVID-19 in only 20 minutes through the analyses…
Government wants to ban plastic straws in the state
The Queensland Government is moving towards the ban of the single-use plastic…
Easing of restrictions leads to improved mental health
The easing of restrictions throughout the country has led to fewer Australians…
More pop-up testing clinics will be set in Queensland
Pop-up testing clinics will be installed in Queensland to increase the access of tourists…
Human trials for COVID-19 vaccine begin in QLD
Human trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine will start today (13) at the University…
Trauma specialist assistance for people with disability
People with disability who have experiences of abuse, neglect, violence…
Internet helps scientists find treatments for COVID-19
Worldwide users of Android smartphone, laptop, PC or Mac have a chance to…
University of Queensland leads fight against superbugs
An antibiotic to fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs, developed at the University…
Exercise may lower the risk of cataract
The study, published in the ‘International Journal of Ophthalmology…
Vitamin D helps to mitigate chemotherapy side effects
As many cancer patients can attest, the chemotherapy prescribed to kill the disease…
Aged care residents allowed to have two visitors at a time
Queenslanders in aged care can have two visitors at a time, including children…
It’s time to go to the coast! Humpback whales season
The warm waters of the Queensland coast will again be the house of Humpback…
Tests for potential COVID-19 vaccine to start next month
Queensland Government is calling for volunteers to be tested for a potential COVID-19…