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Long-term healthcare costs for substance-exposed unborn children

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Research conducted from Macquarie University has found that children exposed to substance use during pregnancy faced higher healthcare costs and risks. These children had increased hospital readmissions and long-term costs on the healthcare system. Moemina Shukur speaks with Dr Evelyn Lee, Research Fellow at Macquarie University, about the findings of the research and targeted support …

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QLD Small businesses ‘lack innovation,’ commission report finds

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A new report has found Queensland’s small businesses are less innovative than their American counterparts. The Queensland Small Business Commission report found the sector was characterised by low levels of innovation, risk-taking, and tech-savviness. Image: Image Credit: Pexels/ Tim Mossholder Produced By: Alexi Boyd Featured In Story: Dominique Lamb – Queensland Small Business Commissioner First …

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Report reveals increase in children receiving protection services

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Data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealed an increase in the number of children receiving protection services over the last year. The number has also seen a greater increase over the last five years period, the report also found those living in regional and remote areas were almost four times …

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Men with ‘traditional’ values most at risk of loneliness, study finds

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A new report finds men in their 40s with traditional values are the most vulnerable when it comes to loneliness. The study examined Australian men across different life stages and age groups by measuring their social relationships, job status and living situations. Image: Image Credit: Franz Bachinger / Pixabay Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured In …

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Welders at risk of carcinogenic fumes, study finds

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New research has revealed tens of thousands of Australian workers are being exposed to dangerous ‘welding fumes’ in their workplace. Data released by Curtin University shows almost ninety percent of survey participants were being exposed to potentially carcinogenic fumes. The research has also revealed little is being done to protect the workers. Image: Image Credit: …

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Water free ‘containment zone’ could stop cane toads infiltrating WA’s Pilbara

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The Western Australia State Government has announced funding for the first phase of a Toad Containment Zone, a collaborative project involving traditional owners, rangers, pastoralists and scientists.  Experts like Curtin University’s Professor Ben Phillips, say The “toad-break” zone is devoid of the water cane toads need to survive, and will stop them from infiltrating WA’s …

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QUT develops new app immersing users in local Indigenous history & culture

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A new mobile app developed by QUT aims to immerse users in the culture and history of the Turrbal and Yugara people in Brisbane via augmented reality and geolocation. The ‘Walking on Country’ app is a self-guided walking tour, highlighting sites of significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the university’s Gardens Point …

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New initiative to support First Nations teaching students

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Indigenous students who want to become teachers are being offered new pathways to help them achieve their goals The Victorian Government has launched a thirteen million dollar program, giving prospective teachers a role in the classroom during their studies Under the initiative, Students will be employed in a Victorian government school as Education Support or …

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