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Queensland support for daylight saving on the rise, 30 years after referendum
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Queensland support for daylight saving on the rise, 30 years after referendum

ABC  

Since the beginning of civilisation, humans have been transfixed by the concept of time. "Daylight saving is the single most petitioned topic in Queensland to the state parliament after car registration fees," Dr Sigler said. "No one under 52 years of age has ever voted on daylight saving in Queensland and no one under 34 years old has ever experienced …

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Young Australians ditch hustle culture for slower lifestyle to minimise burnout
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Young Australians ditch hustle culture for slower lifestyle to minimise burnout

ABC  

Sophia Antoncic's commute to work used to be a drive through one of Australia's most industrious towns. "You don't really give yourself a break to experience these amazing things life has to offer," she said. More prone to burnout Mr McLennan said younger workers had high levels of anxiety and stress, and in TELUS Health's most recent research released a …

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Finding a rental in south-east Queensland is becoming vastly unaffordable but what's the alternative?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Finding a rental in south-east Queensland is becoming vastly unaffordable but what's the alternative?

ABC  

When the weekly price of a rental Delvean Steadman had been living in for over a decade went up four times in two years, "it felt like the rug was pulled out" from under her. "A lot of the budget allocated for younger Australians is lucky to get them a room in a, let alone a rental dwelling by itself," …

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New residents moving to regional areas urged to advocate for better health resources
7 months, 2 weeks ago

New residents moving to regional areas urged to advocate for better health resources

ABC  

Rebecca Knewstubb and her family were hoping for a sense of calm when they traded their hectic life on the Gold Coast for a quiet part of the central Queensland coastline. "We've considered moving back so that we can get treatment for Annabelle," Ms Knewstubb said. "She doesn't go out, she won't leave the house because she's scared that she …

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Long waitlists to see cardiologists as regional Queensland hospitals struggle with demand
9 months ago

Long waitlists to see cardiologists as regional Queensland hospitals struggle with demand

ABC  

In short: Nearly 70 per cent of category one heart patients in Queensland did not see a cardiologist within the clinically recommended time frame. Nearly 70 per cent of category one heart patients in Queensland did not see a cardiologist within the clinically recommended time frame. According to Queensland Health data, across the state, only 33.7 per cent of category …

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Biloela's maternity service clocks up more than 16 months on bypass due to specialist shortage
11 months, 1 week ago

Biloela's maternity service clocks up more than 16 months on bypass due to specialist shortage

ABC  

When Katie Craig looks at her son Dougy, she feels an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Key points: The Biloela Hospital maternity service has been on bypass for more than a year The health service hasn't been able to recruit a GP with obstetric skills Health advocates say the experiences of local parents are vastly different from those in metro areas …

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