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Smiling Female Tourist In Front Of A Plane

Business, Tourism, Transport

Air travel demand set to double in 20 years

Demand for air travel is set to double over the next 20 years with 50,000 more planes in the air. Boeing’s just-released 2026 Commercial Market Outlook predicts an 80
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Plan spotting at Brisbane Airport

Business, Community, Tourism, Transport, Travel

Fellowship Place prime position for plane spotters

Brisbane plane spotters will have a new vantage point at Brisbane Airport to appease their passion for aviation, with Fellowship Place set to open on Sunday (July
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Port of Brisbane – FI CONTAINER TEMRINAL-1st CONTAINER SHIP_August 1981

Business, Infrastructure, Transport

‘Best kept secret’ celebrates an extraordinary 50 years

Half a century ago Queensland had a big problem that needed a bold solution. Brisbane’s up-river port facilities at Hamilton, New Farm and Bulimba were ill-equipped to
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Fans watching soccer in pub

Business, Community, Economy, Finances, Retail, Sport

Retailers score as fans embrace World Cup experience

As the FIFA World Cup heads to its final showdown this weekend, Australian retailers are counting the cash added to their bottom line since the tournament kicked off
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Rooftop pool The Tannery

Arts, Business, Dance, Property

The Tannery’s offer is en pointe for West End

A $220m West End development has been launched to the public with more than half the residences already sold, one at a suburb record. McNab Group Executive Chairman
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Erica Ferrer

Education, Research & Science

Rapid ocean oxygen loss pushing Earth to ‘unsafe space’

A rapid loss of oxygen from oceans and waterways is pushing the Earth towards an “unsafe space”, new research has found. A UC Santa Barbara’s National Center for
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Woman and a cyrstal

Education, Research & Science

Chimpanzees help crystallize evolutionary theory

Archaeologists believe humans have been collecting crystals for at least 780,000 years for no apparent reason, until now. While crystals have been discovered at sites
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Soccer players heading the ball. | Newsreel

Education, Research & Science

Soccer players report higher levels of depression

Former professional soccer players have high levels of depression and anxiety and struggle with decision-making in mid-life, according to new research. Study lead author
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Flapping robot

Education, Higher Education, Research & Science

Flapping, diving robot to improve ocean research

Researchers have developed a winged robot that can mimic sea birds and has the potential to explore vast areas of ocean above and beneath the surface. MIT Assistant
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Sleep apnoea - Newsreel

Education, Research & Science

More zzz’s needed to catch sleep apnoea

One night of testing may not be enough to correctly diagnose sleep apnoea, according to new research. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common disorder in which breathing
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North Pine Dam

Government, State

Search for a new dam site for south-east Queensland

The capacity of two Queensland dams will be doubled and the search for a new dam site will begin as part of efforts to shore up the state’s water security. The State
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Fire ants are spreading in Queensland - Newsreel

Business, Community, Environment, Government, Rural, State

Fire ant hot spots in South-East Queensland feel the heat

Some of South-East Queensland’s fire ant hot spots have seen a more than 80 percent decrease in numbers, as authorities work to have Australia fire ant-free in six
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Anthony Albanese - Newsreel

Business, Federal, Government, Technology

Prime Minister takes reins of Australia’s AI rollout

By Michelle Grattan Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is taking direct oversight of the government’s handling of Australia’s AI rollout by establishing an Office of AI
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House under construction. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property, State

State housing fund passes 100,000 milestone

An initiative to fast-track housing construction in Queensland has now paved the way for more than 100,000 new homes across the state. Deputy Premier and Minister for
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Armed soldiers on Jinam (number 152) missile destroyer visited Hong Kong and was opened to the public.

Federal, Government, Perspectives

‘Normalised’ China relationship faces first big test

By Michelle Grattan On various measures, the Albanese government has been a lot more successful than its Morrison predecessor in dealing with Beijing, although this has
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Vasectomies Australia increase - Newsreel

Economy, Finances

Vasectomies up 60 percent as cost of living cuts deep

The number of Australian men aged 18-44 choosing vasectomies has increased by more than 60 percent in less than a decade, with a rise in younger men aged 18-24
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Stressed woman working from home.

Business, Economy, Employment, People

A third of workers taking mental exhaustion leave

Burnout is taking its toll on the Australian workforce, with more than a third of workers taking time off over the past 12 months due to mental exhaustion. New research
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People comparing on computers. | Newsreel

Economy, Finances

Data transparency extends to non-bank lenders

Non-bank lenders will soon need to share product information in line with major banks. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Commissioner Dr Ian
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Romantic couple spending an evening with acoustic guitar and wine on a penthouse balcony.

Economy, Finances

Brisbane’s frenzied housing market slowing down

Brisbane’s property market is showing signs of coming off the boil after an “exceptional run” over the past five years. The Savill’s Research latest residential
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Group of students using mobile phones

Economy, Employment

Global job market resilient as real wages stagnate

The job market is remaining resilient across most OECD countries but real wages are at a five-year low. The OECD Employment Outlook 2026, released last night, also
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The Rolling Stones Announce New Album Foreign Tongues – Inside

Arts, Music

New Rolling Stones album storms up the charts

The Rolling Stones have again proven their resilience with their new studio album landing at number two on the Australian charts this week. Foreign Tongues includes
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Bryan Adams - Newsreel

Arts, Music

Brian Adams returns in 2027 with tickets on sale now

Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams will return to Australia in 2027 with his Roll With The Punches tour. Australian pop singer Natalie Imbruglia is the supporting
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MJ The Musical

Arts, Music, Theatre

Mega-hit Michael Jackson musical takes a final bow

MJ The Musical, which showcases the life and music of Michael Jackson, has finished its Australian run – attracting an audience of 875,000 across four cities. The
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Author at book signing.

Arts, Literature

First National Poet Laureate milestone for Writing Australia

Writing Australia is celebrating its first anniversary and looking forward to appointing the country’s first National Poet Laureate in its second year. Writing
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Robot musician. | Newsreel

Arts, Music

Music industry strikes a chord with AI labelling

With AI-generated tracks representing almost half of new music delivered to some streaming platforms, a new labelling system has been introduced by the global music
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Bleach Festival 2026 - Newsreel

Community, Events

Tickets on sale for the Gold Coast BLEACH Festival 2026

The Gold Coast’s leading contemporary arts celebration BLEACH Festival features a mix of 50 free and ticketed works from October 1-11, 2026. The transformative program
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Pickleball celebrating point

Community, Government, State

Grants opened to fund local meeting and sport facilities

Applications have opened for grants to build or upgrade community halls, meeting spaces, local hubs, and sporting facilities. A $3.75 million total funding pool is
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Brisbane Stadium artists impression.

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Infrastructure

BMD digs in for early Brisbane Stadium work

Queensland company BMD Constructions will undertake the next stage of early works on the new Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park. Games Independent Infrastructure and
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Rugby sevens.

Business, Community, Government, Local, Sport, Tourism

Global Youth Sevens set to hit Sunshine Coast

The world’s rugby union stars of tomorrow will descend on the Sunshine Coast this summer for the Global Youth Sevens. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the
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DJI Flycart 100 Drone

Community, Government, Safety, State

Boost to disaster communications in Far North Queensland

Disaster communications and response in Far North Queensland have been boosted by a doubling of satellite communication capabilities and the acquisition of an industrial
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Peter Gutwein

Appointments, People

Peter Gutwein to lead multicultural council

Former Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has been appointed as Chair of the Australian Multicultural Council. The Australian Multicultural Council provides independent
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Chantel Messaoudi

Appointments, Business, People, Property, Tourism

Messaoudi to guide Rydges South Bank upgrades

Experienced hotel executive Chantel Messaoudi is the new general manager of Rydges South Bank Brisbane. EVT Group General Manager of Hotels and Resorts Callum Kennedy
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Sam Neill

People

Sam Neill passes away, aged 78

Well-loved actor Sam Neill has passed away, aged 78. His family shared the news on the star’s Instagram page: “It is with immense sadness that the whānau of
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Laraine Sperling. | Newsreel

Appointments, Business, People, Professional Services

Sperling to build on 135-year history

Laraine Sperling has broken more than 130 years of tradition at one of Australia’s oldest architecture and design firms. Ms Sperling is the new CEO at Buchan, becoming
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Little Asian girl stays home bored by school closings due to covid pandemic. Preschool girl looking outside her home window.

People

Children of parents detained or deported “shattered”

The children of parents detained or deported under Australia’s immigration system remain forever “shattered” and need better support, according to a new national
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Muslim girl with her classmate

Perspectives

Growing Islamophobia a threat to social cohesion

By Fethi Mansouri The Albanese government has handed down its response to its special envoy’s report on Islamophobia in Australia, ten months after it was
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Talking, baby or dad with phone call or laptop for remote work, freelance or business in home. Online, single parent or father juggling parenting task for project deadline, planning or multitasking

Perspectives

Narcissistic leaders most likely to reject work from home

By Libby Sander Have you ever wondered why your boss wants you back in the office full-time, rather than allowing hybrid work, where you can combine work from home and
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Andy Burnham Announced As New Leader Of The Labour Party

Perspectives

New UK Labour leader pledges to bring back hope

By Eric Shaw Andy Burnham has won on his third attempt to be Labour’s leader. In a wide-ranging speech to Labour MPs at a special conference in London, a jubilant
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Happy workers. | Newsreel

Economy, Employment, Perspectives

Workers changing jobs less often has an economic impact

By Peter Siminski and Christopher Carter The share of Australian workers who change employers in a given year has decreased a lot. In fact, this rate has more than
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Books and gavel

Arts, Business, Federal, Film & Television, Government, Literature, Music, Perspectives, Technology

Words not enough to stop AI theft

By Alice Grundy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to protect Australian writers, musicians, artists and journalists, saying they “must retain ownership and
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