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Man aims for record run to fight depression

By Jorge Branco

A Brisbane man is attempting to set the world record for the longest time run on a treadmill in one week to raise awareness for mental illness.

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Over 95 per cent of education workers bullied

By Danika Ferguson

A study released by the Australian Catholic University and University of New England has revealed over 95 per cent of education workers experience bullying in the workplace.

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Australians don’t want tattoos at work: survey

By Namrata Pingle

A new study released by a Brisbane-based recruitment office says the majority of Australians do not think tattoos belong in the workplace.

The study released by recruitment experts, Employment Office, found 60 per cent of Australians surveyed believe visible tattoos are unacceptable in the workplace and more agree they should be covered or removed before job interviews.

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Gambling counselling ‘a waste of money’, inquiry told

By Eluan Waldron

A leading psychiatrist has outraged counsellors for suggesting they do little to shake gambling addiction in Australia.

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Campbell Newman acts on election promises

Premier Campbell Newman has revealed how he’ll deliver on his promise to lower the cost of living.

He’ll introduce a Cost of Living Bill, which he says will help Queenslanders doing it tough.

Zac Street reports.

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Members to be initiated into Qld Parliament

There’ll be plenty of fresh faces on George Street. when state parliament resumes on Wednesday.

And for the first time in more than a century, one of them will be the Premier.

Brock Taylor reports

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Night fires wreak havoc

Fires have destroyed two homes and damaged a car wrecking yard over night.

Investigators today returned to Molendinar to try and determine the cause.

Teagan Sydes reports.

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RNA showgrounds hosts food and wine show

Sweet or savoury, the Royal Queensland food and wine show kicking off today has it all.

The stage is set for the judging of cheese and dairy produce at the RNA showgrounds this week.

Bonny O’Shea reports.

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New call for immediate climate change action

The Climate Change Commission has released a report in Sydney calling this the “critical decade” for action.

The report found heatwaves are increasing in length and intensity and coastal areas are at risk from sea level rises.

Jane Buckle reports.

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Queenslanders honoured with state awards

Some of Australia’s bravest and most hard-working men and women gathered at Government House today.

Governor Penelope Wensley announced the recipients of the Australian Honours and Awards.

Amity Neumann reports.

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