149 COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care units since Australian outbreak, new data reveals ❖ Researchers…
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Australian Broadband Data Demand
NBN Co keeps Aussies connected as demand remains high • Australian Broadband Data Demand report highlights…
UNSW and Finity study maps areas most at risk of COVID-19 in Australia
The COVID-19 Susceptibility Index ranks every postcode where people are at risk of suffering severe symptoms…
Increased aerial support for Australia during bushfire season
Australia’s aerial firefighting capability has received an annual $11 million boost to ensure additional aircraft are…
Nationals negotiate better deal for regional airports
The Nationals Senate team has welcomed moves by the Government to ensure costs incurred by regional…
Diesel margins hurting the bush
The gap between the wholesale and retail price for diesel sales have sky-rocketed to almost 20…
How streets could become more liveable post-coronavirus
Reducing the emphasis on cars and making more room for people to walk and cycle are…
Free online dementia courses for aged care workers during COVID-19 pandemic
Free, short, online courses have been announced by the Centre for Dementia Learning, Dementia Australia to…
Australia’s principals under extreme stress well before pandemic
The authors of an Australia-wide survey into the health and wellbeing of school principals believe the…
AgShows provides grants to 122 regional shows
$20 million in grants for 122 regional agricultural show societies Funds will be used to upgrade…
Caravan Industry calls to be included in Step One easing of restrictions
Caravan Industry calls for roofed accommodation and RV’s with onboard facilities to be included in Step…
LGBTQ people experiencing domestic and family violence Face unique challenges: report
Domestic and family violence (DFV) in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) communities often go…
COVID-19 complacency driving rise in dangerous road behaviour
Australian Road Safety Foundation reveals regional New South Wales drivers taking increased risks Ahead of this…
Rushing for COVID cures
Will we repeat the mistakes from past pandemics? People have died from overdoses of unproven cures…
Pure Tassie Juice RECALL
Several varieties of Pure Tassie juices sold at Coles, Woolworths and IGA nationwide have been recalled…
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day
May 8th each year is International Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. Ovarian cancer is a disease where…
Campaign to combat domestic violence during COVID-19
The Federal Government is rolling out extra measures to ensure people experiencing domestic, family and sexual…