Woodford Folk Festival to cap numbers
The Woodford Folk Festival has announced a cap on the number of attendees as well as increasing ticket prices for this year’s festivities. By Caitlin Archbold Produced for online by Natalie O’Brien
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Gender pay gap causing productivity decrease
A recent study published by Australian university professors has shown the gender pay gap is affecting productivity in the work place. By Batool Al Sallakh Produced for online by Natalie O’Brien
Jumping on board the recycling train
Australian Railways are on their way to getting an environmentally friendly upgrade. by Jenny Archdall Produced for online by Natalie O’Brien
Safer bikes and healthier lives for Brisbane’s commuters
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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Anaesthetists address the elephant in the room
They look after us when we’re sick, but what happens when those who care for us are suffering themselves? An industry conference in Brisbane is encouraging doctors to speak up on mental health. Lily Nothling reports.
Foggy start hits Brisbane flights
Brisbane woke to a thick blanket of fog Monday. It caused chaos for commuters, with vision restricted to about 50 metres in some suburbs. Zarisha Bradley reports.
Giant blow up elephant highlights medical students’ mental health struggle
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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Rural Australians seeking better mobile coverage funding
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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Bad news for people avoiding gluten because they think it’s healthier
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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Anti-vax movement blamed for spike in whooping cough cases
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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