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Less than 9% of Australian adults and children eat enough vegetables Adults should eat 5 servings of vegetables a day as part of a balanced diet 1 in 4 Australians only eat one serve of vegetables or less a day Australians are being urged to give vegetables a fair go by trying ones they didn’t … Continued
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In the wake of recent media reports about massage shops used to disguise illegal sex work services, Massage & Myotherapy Australia is calling on the Queensland Government to ensure decriminalisation also protects the rights and safety of massage therapists and the community. Ann Davey, CEO Massage & Myotherapy Australia said, ‘Massage therapy is not sex … Continued
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Workers in Queensland’s youth detention system are set to receive a historic pay rise from the Queensland Government, with union members across the state voting to accept the State Government’s pay offer today. The pay offer, which will mean at least an extra $390 per fortnight for full time workers, is one of the most … Continued
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AWU MEDIA ALERT: Queensland AWU Secretary Stacey Schinnerl will hold a press conference outside Brisbane Youth Detention Centre today to announce whether workers in Queensland’s three youth detention centres will accept the Government’s latest pay offer. When: 12:30pm today (Wednesday 23rd August 2023) Where: Outside Brisbane Youth Detention Centre (99 Wolston Park Road, Wacol) Media Contact: Joey … Continued
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Wind power is a crucial component of the ongoing shift to renewable energy and meeting emission reduction targets. The Queensland Government is reviewing the regulatory framework for wind farms in the State. This is an opportunity to improve planning to manage possible adverse impacts on the natural environment, transport networks and noise levels. The proposed … Continued
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17 July 2023 The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement of state-wide, no-cost influenza vaccinations for Queenslanders from this Saturday, 22 July. PSA Queensland President Shane MacDonald MPS said that the move will encourage more Queenslanders to make influenza vaccination a part of their regular health care. “All Queensland age groups have … Continued
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Youth detention workers in Queensland are currently walking off the job over health and safety concerns. These workers feel they are in imminent danger of violence due to a critical staffing shortage in youth detention. Workers at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre and West Moreton Youth Detention are gathering outside the Centres at 99 Wolston … Continued
