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30 January 2024 New analysis shows Queensland is the only eastern Australian state that has yet to receive federal funding to improve the energy efficiency of social housing, prompting calls from researchers and community groups for immediate action. So far the Federal Government has partnered with Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT … Continued
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Less than a third of Queensland adults are living with a healthy weight Queenslanders eat fewer vegetables than people in any other state or territory Less than a quarter of Queensland adults meet the physical activity guidelines Queensland now has the second highest rate of obesity in Australia (34.6%) with less than a third of … Continued
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27th of December 2023 In response to Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate’s recent remarks criticising the Bureau of Meteorology for the timing of severe weather alerts during the Christmas storms, the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) issued a fervent call to political leaders to prioritise the safety of Gold Coast residents through climate action. … Continued
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22 December 2023 Today’s long-awaited decision to ban new oil and gas in the Channel Country is a huge win for the region’s diverse wildlife and the future health of the Lake Eyre basin. Conservationists have welcomed the decision by Premier Steven Miles, which follows years of opposition by Traditional Owners, graziers and environmentalists to … Continued
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The peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in Queensland, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), looks forward to working with the Hon. Lance McCallum MP, Queensland’s new Minister for Training and Skills Development. “The ability of Queensland’s tertiary education system to deliver the skilled workforce that employers need is dependent upon reforms … Continued
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Queensland Conservation Council is calling on the Queensland Government and Opposition to learn the lessons from the FNQ flood disasters, and take action to keep Queenslanders safe now and in the future. This includes bipartisan emission reduction targets, and climate resilient planning that properly assesses the impact of climate change. Statement by Dave Copeman, … Continued
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After being sworn in as Queensland’s 40th Premiere, Steven Miles uses his first speech to announce his government’s priorities, which included ramping up the state previously inadequate emissions reduction targets (ERT), bringing Queensland targets more inline with the ERT’s needed to avoid catastrophic climate harm. Leading Queensland environment groups had called for a target of … Continued
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Three in 10 adults are living with obesity, the National Health Survey reveals The rate of obesity has almost doubled since 1995 Obesity is estimated to cost the Australian community $87.7 billion by 2032 More Australians are living with obesity than ever before, putting an immense strain on the nation’s healthcare system and economy. The … Continued
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Queenslanders say they struggle to remain physically active in December Research shows only half of adults do some form of physical activity every day Walking 10,000 steps a day can help maintain a healthy weight and improve wellbeing The holiday season puts a dent in all healthy habits but none more than being physically active, … Continued
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WHEN: Wednesday, November 15, 1pm WHERE: Riverbar and Kitchen Riparian Plaza Promenade Level 71 Eagle Street Brisbane City WHAT: An innovative, intuitive and free app – Saveful will give Australians the power to put more food on the table and waste less saving households between $2,000-$3,000 each year. … Continued
