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You need to be careful what you say at work - Newsreel

Business, Legal, People

New frictions emerge in ‘thorny’ workplace issue

The workplace has become a battleground for free speech with organisations caught between employee rights to have a political opinion and sensitivity around
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Young travellers. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Safety, Tourism, Travel

Many Aussie travellers opting not to pack insurance

Almost a quarter of young Aussie travellers are heading overseas without travel insurance. Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) CEO Andrew Hall said a recent survey
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A 1964 Peel P50 microcar. | Newsreel

Business, Retail, Transport

Queenslander’s world-smallest car sells for $85,000

A car made famous by former Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has set a record for the most expensive microcar sold in Australia. The rare 1964 Peel P50 microcar, discovered
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Serendix 3D printed home. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Property, State, Technology

3D printed home tech to be trialled in Queensland

3D printed housing is coming to Queensland through a new agreement between a Japanese tech company and an Australian advisory firm. Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)
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Artist's impression Visy site, South Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Local, Property, State

Call for developers to transform Visy’s South Brisbane site

One of Brisbane’s last remaining riverfront industrial sites is set to be transformed into a thriving mixed-use precinct, with thousands of new homes. The State
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Associate Professor Miguel Renteria. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Parkinson’s pain a chronic problem often overlooked

People living with Parkinson’s disease are nearly three times more likely to suffer from chronic pain compared to the general community. QIMR Berghofer Associate
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Bullying at school. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Federal, Government, Schools, State, Support & Services

Ministers back national plan to counter school bullying

$10 million will be injected into a new national campaign to counter bullying at Australian schools. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said all state and territory
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Woody biomass in rainforest. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Environment, Research & Science

Australia’s carbon sinks leaking emissions

The deteriorating health of tropical rainforests are turning them into carbon emitters, as opposed to the traditional carbon sinks relied on to combat the greenhouse
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New metabots. | Newsreel

Education, Research & Science

Shape-shifting robots rise from thin sheets. Watch video

Researchers have created robots which can “shape-shift” without the need for a motor. North Carolina State University scientists have developed metabots, made from
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Guardian Childcare and Education children explore Parliament House in Canberra.

Early Learning, Education

Guardian Childcare gives an early start on democracy

Canberra children as young as three are learning about the power of democracy through an innovative and interactive new program. The Guardian Childcare and Education
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Person on wheelchair under umbrellas. | Newsreel

Community, Events, Government, Local

Extra exposure for special inclusive places

A unique photography competition will showcase the Sunshine Coast’s most accessible and inclusive places. Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Councillor
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S President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Energy & Resources, Federal, Finances, Government

First Australian projects to benefit from US minerals deal

Mining projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory will be the first to benefit from a critical minerals agreement signed with the United States. Prime
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Cigarettes. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Retail, Safety, State

New group targets all links in illicit tobacco market

More than 10 government agencies will work together in a “first-of-its-kind whole-of-Government” capability to tackle the illicit tobacco market. Australian Border
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Brisbane River. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Retail, Tourism, Transport

Businesses urged to unlock our River of dreams

Brisbane businesses are being asked to help shape the guidelines to better use the city’s river as backdrop for commercial and recreational activities. Lord Mayor
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Staff in call centre. | Newsreel

Business, Federal, Government, Professional Services

ATO call centre under fire from tax agents

Accountants have expressed their frustration with the Australian Tax Office, with most queries directed to call centre staff with less than 12 months’ experience. Tax
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Dentist and patient. | Newsreel

Community, Economy, Federal, Finances, Government, Health

New guidelines for dentists as $817m pulled from super

A more than 50 percent jump in the amount of superannuation accessed for dental work has sparked the release of new guidelines from the dental profession’s peak
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Unemployment hits 4.1 percent - Newsreel

Economy, Employment

4.5% unemployment rate highest since 2021

Australia’s unemployment rate is at its highest level in almost four years. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the seasonally adjusted
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Young worker on computer. \ Newsreel

Business, Economy, Employment, People, Technology

Young AI-fluent workers have “eyes wide open”

Australia’s first AI-fluent work cohort is embracing the technology, despite most believing it will lead to fewer jobs. A new Microsoft Australia survey found Gen Z
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Woman getting a job. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Economy, Employment, Finances, Government, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, State, Support & Services

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million  State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
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Manager and worker on production floor.

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Finances, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
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Qld Ballet season 2026

Arts, Dance

Queensland Ballet’s new season for 2026

Queensland Ballet’s first season under the artistic direction of Ivan Gil-Ortega has been announced for 2026. The season celebrates ballet’s power to connect across
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Sandgate Art

Arts, Fine arts

Follow the art trail to find creative artists

Step inside the studios of professional and emerging artists as part of the Sandgate Art Society’s Creative Trail this week. The free event includes open artist
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Film maker. | Newsreel

Arts, Film & Television, Government, Local

Sunshine Coast attracts spotlight on many stages

The Sunshine Coast’s premier screen event will bask in the spotlight of national acclaim for the local industry when it kicks off later this month. ShowFest 2025,
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QUT Professor Bree Hadley. | Newsreel

Arts, Dance, Film & Television, Fine arts, Literature, Music, Theatre

Digital record honours 50 years of Disability Arts

A new website has been launched which celebrates 50 years of creativity and progress in Disability Arts. Project Chief Investigator Professor Bree Hadley said Disability
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Arts, Music

Country music popular as free festival hits Gold Coast

By Susan Schwartz Australia is the third-largest international market for country music, and the fastest-growing streaming market driven by Gen Z. This is according to
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Driver using mobile phone while driving.

Business, Community, Safety, Transport, Travel

Confident Aussies want to use mobile phones while driving

The majority of Australian motorists believe it should be legal to use your mobile phone while driving, with an increasing number saying they were confident to drive
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The Addams Family

Community, Events

The best Halloween events in Brisbane

By Susan Schwartz Prepare for fright night with our spooktacular roundup of some of the best ways to spend Halloween in Brisbane in 2025. Wynnum Halloween Parade The
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Crocodile

Community, Events

Crocs under the microscope at Qld Museum

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends is an interactive Queensland Museum exhibition which brings you face-to-face with the 130-million-year journey of this powerful and
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Diwali celebration

Community, Events

Let in the light with Diwali celebrations

The annual Diwali Festival of Lights celebrates a victory of good over evil, where knowledge beats ignorance, and light prevails in the darkness. Today marks the
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Drones Moreton Bay. | Newsreel

Community, Environment, Government, Local, Safety

Fire-starting drones help reduce bushfire risk

Specialised aerial incendiary drones are being used to start controlled fires and reduce bushfire risk north of Brisbane. The City of Moreton Bay has been flying the
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Happy old people. | Newsreel

Community, Economy, Federal, Finances, Government, Health, Local, People, State, Support & Services

Positive signs of wellbeing … if you’re old and live in a city

Aussies believe the nation is heading in the right direction, but opinions vary depending on your age and where you live. The insights were revealed in the latest
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Jessica Hunter. | Newsreel.

Appointments, Business, Community, Federal, Government, People, Safety, Technology

Hunter new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs

Australia has a new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jessica Hunter would replace Brendan Dowling and lead
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Susan Fraser. | Newsreel

Appointments, Business, People, Property

Susan Fraser new CEO of ARNECC

Brisbane executive Susan Fraser is the new CEO of the national body which manages the regulatory framework for electronic conveyancing of property in Australia. Ms
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Mature couple looking at pregnancy test. | Newsreel

People

Age of Aussie parents increases again

The age of parents in Australia continues to rise and is accelerating, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. ABS Head of Demography Beidar
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People using computer in library. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Education, Health, People, Research & Science, Support & Services, Technology

6 million Aussies struggle to access internet services

Almost a quarter of all Australians have difficulty accessing the internet, preventing them from full participating in society. New research from UNSW Sydney found the
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US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Business, Energy & Resources, Federal, Government, Perspectives

Albanese and Trump meeting a critical success

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a successful meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House. Aside from a Presidential dressing down for
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. | Newsreel

Perspectives

Flattery or confidence? Albo’s Trump dilemma

By Rebecca Strating The long-awaited meeting between US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is finally set to happen in Washington this
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US Police officer with body camera. | Newsreel

Perspectives

Extra risks around AI-written police reports

By Andrew Guthrie Ferguson Police in the United States are getting a boost from artificial intelligence, with algorithms now able to draft police reports in minutes. The
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Free Palestine protest.

Perspectives

Gaza violence continues as clans take on Hamas

By Martin Kear Despite the euphoria surrounding the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Gaza is still wracked with violence. More than two dozen Palestinians have been
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Nest egg image. | Newsreel

Economy, Finances, Perspectives

Superannuation retreat fixes some, but not all, flaws

By Natalie Peng After months of vociferous pushback from the superannuation industry and wealthy investors, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has softened his proposed super tax
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