The CityCycle system provides bike use to the public. Supplied: Flickr

Brisbane’s humid climate and hilly landscape have until now discouraged the amount of people swapping their car for a more cost-efficient electric bike. However a change in the e-bike market could make roads safer for not only cyclists, but potentially all …

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By Natalie O’Brien A giant blow up elephant was a surprise delegate at a scientific gathering of anaesthetists today. Up to 2000 anaesthetists today gathered in Brisbane for the annual scientific meeting of the Australian and New Zealand College of …

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By Laura English Produced for online by Natalie O’Brien   The Palaszczuk government is backing farmers and calling on the Turnbull government to fund the Mobile Black Spot Program in the budget. The program aims to bring more mobile coverage …

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By Melissa Mackay Produced for online by Natalie O’Brien Researchers in the United Kingdom have released the results of a 26-year study, saying gluten consumption has no adverse effects on health. The gluten-free fad has become one of the most popular …

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By Annalise Pennisi  Produced for online by Natalie O’Brien Thirty-seven new cases of whooping cough have been recorded in northern New South Wales as the anti-vax movement continues to grow around the country. Children living in popular holiday destinations such …

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