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Fake people are now turning up on video calls - Newsreel

Business, Community, Safety, Technology

Deep fake video calls join cyber security threat list

Companies are starting to report “deep fake attacks” where artificial intelligence is used to impersonate people on video calls. Business Aspect Cyber Security and
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High density housing. | Newsreel

Business, Federal, Government, Local, Property, State

Rezone to build homes ‘where people want to live’

A rezoning blitz is needed to radically move the dial on the current housing crisis. The Business Council of Australia (BCA) has called on governments to undergo an
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Solar panels and electricity lines. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment

Global conflicts risk to clean energy momentum

Low-emissions sources are on track to generate more than half of the world’s electricity before 2030, but geopolitical tensions remain an underlying risk to the clean
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Cattle grazing under wind turbines.

Business, Community, Environment, Legal

Lawsuits ensure renewable energy projects are just

The push to net zero has given rise to a new legal battleground, as renewable energy projects are increasingly subjected to litigation over the impacts on local
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Wisk aircraft. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Transport

Brisbane 2032 to launch a million air taxi flights

Airservices Australia is preparing for around one million air taxi flights each year across Australia in less than 20 years, with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and
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Kirigami example. | Newsreel

Education, Research & Science

Future technology channels ancient paper art

An ancient Japanese form of paper art could hold the key to the future reliability of our wireless networks. Researchers in North America believe kirigami, the ancient
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Different coral has been found to react differently to heat.

Community, Education, Environment, Research & Science

Study finds surprise variations in coral heat tolerance

New research has revealed evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals. The surprise findings will be important for reef adaptation and restoration as the world’s
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Spider-Man showing his web-slinging skills - Newsreel

Education, Research & Science

Real Spider-Man web-slinging developed by accident

Web-slinging technology inspired by the Spider-Man comic character has been developed by silk researchers. The Tufts University team created a process in which a fluid
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Woman taking a pill. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Federal, Government, Health, Research & Science

WHO calls for extra effort in drug resistance battle

A lack of urgency in finding new antibiotics to counter resistant illnesses is putting millions of lives at risk, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In
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Student reviewer Jing Yi Tan, Professor Robina Xavier, Dr Richle Young, Professor Gene Moyle, and fellow student reviewers Jim Jet, Madison Wonders and Daisy Vu. | Newsreel

Education, Higher Education

Future life skills focus for new all-access uni subjects

First the first time in Australia, a university is set to offer all students access to cross-disciplinary subjects, regardless of their degree, with the aim of enhancing
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M1 Abram tank Australian Army. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Federal, Government

$245 million worth of tanks headed to Ukraine

Australia will supply almost 50 tanks to Ukraine in the largest contribution to the war effort since the Russian invasion. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said
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Steven Miles and David Crisafulli at the Queensland Media Club today.

Government, Queensland Election

Leader fail to cut loose from rhetorical rut

By Shane Rodgers You would think listening to latest “debate” between the two main contenders for Premier of Queensland that there are only four issues that
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Woman frustrated with online purchase. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Retail, Support & Services

Deception and manipulation target of new consumer laws

Businesses will no longer be able to ask consumers to create an account to make an online purchase under proposed changes to consumer law. Prime Minister Anthony
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Aid shipment with plane above. | Newsreel

Community, Federal, Government, Support & Services

Extra focus on readiness in humanitarian priorities

The Federal Government will commit $5 million to a new Asia-Pacific Regional Humanitarian Fund as it launches a new national Humanitarian Policy. Foreign Minister Penny
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Poultry. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Health, Rural

Extra funding to combat virulent avian flu strain

The rapid global spread of a dangerous strain of avian flu has prompted a $95 million boost to efforts to prevent it from arriving in Australia. Federal Agriculture
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Happy woman shaking hands. | Newsreel

Economy, Employment

Record participation as unemployment remains steady

Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 percent in September, as the job participation hit a record high. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of
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The world is racking up massive public debt - Newsreel

Economy, Finances

Government global debt blows out to $100 trillion

Global public debt is expected to pass $100 trillion for the first time this year and be approaching 100 percent of Gross Domestic Product by 2030. The latest
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Business owner looking at bills. | Newsreel

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

Businesses late to pay at an increasing rate

Businesses are struggling to pay their bills, with late payments at their highest level in more than three years. The latest CreditorWatch Business Risk Index (BRI)
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Woman looking at share prices. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Economy, Finances, Professional Services, Support & Services, Technology

ASIC warns data breaches expose share portfolios

A spike in reports of stolen shares due to identity theft has triggered a warning from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). In a statement, ASIC
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Woman paying with card. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Federal, Finances, Government, Retail

Government timeline to ban debit card surcharges

The Federal Government will look to ban debit card surcharges from 2026, as cash disappears from the economy. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, in the meantime, the
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La Boite Season 2024 Yoga Play

Arts

Downward dog and profits in La Boite’s cultish new show

The spiritual vs business side of yoga will be hilariously portrayed in Yoga Play – at the La Boite Theatre from November 7-23. Andrea Moor stars as Joan, a savvy
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William Robinson by Mick Richards 2

Arts, Dance

Artist William Robinson to shine in ballet Soiree

One of Australia’s foremost living artists William Robinson will feature in Queensland Ballet’s student showcase Soirée this year. Designed to highlight the
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Eliza Gonzales in 3-Body Problem - Newsreel

Arts, Education, Film & Television, Research & Science

3-Body Problem theory called into question

The Netflix series 3-Body Problem educated the population about the chaos that ensues from the gravity impacts of three planets in close proximity. Now that conventional
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Bluey's World theme park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Arts, Business, Community, Events, Film & Television, Tourism

Bluey’s World extends its Hamilton season

Bluey’s World is yet to open its doors, but its season has already been extended for an extra five months. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 21, for a November
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Musicians in a recording studio. | Newsreel

Arts, Business, Music, Technology

Musicians now the masters of a new domain

In the ongoing battle to protect their intellectual property from artificial intelligence (AI), musicians now have access to their own top-level internet domain. The
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Johnson racing care

Community, Sport

Tru Blu Johnson offering for motorsport fans

Queensland’s most famous motor racing family is auctioning a race-winning car and iconic licence plate. Steve Johnson’s Tru Blu #17 Touring Car and his father,
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Woman with food care package

Community, Economy, Finances, Support & Services

Emergency relief need doubles in 12 months

Over 1000 Queensland families reached out for emergency relief in August, more than doubling over the course of a year. Queensland Council of Social of Social Service
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Woman being stalked. | Newsreel

Community, Safety

Two million Australian women stalked

Two million Australian women have experienced stalking since the age of 15. New analysis from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has also shown that in the past
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Hungry hands waiting for grain. | Newsreel

Community, Health, Safety

Food as a weapon common in global conflicts

Up to 21,000 people are dying of hunger each day in countries impacted by war. A new Oxfam report, which looked at 54 conflict-affected countries, found they account for
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A preference for sweet food has been linked to depression - Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Sweet tooth linked to depression and stroke

People who gravitate towards sweet foods and sugery drinks have been found to have a higher risk of depression, diabetes and stroke. A new study by the University of
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New mother and baby. | Newsreel

People

Australian fertility rate hits record low

Australia’s fertility rate has dropped below 1.5 babies per woman for the first time ever. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today showed
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Workers are feeling cost of living pressures - Newsreel

Economy, Employment, People

Cash-strapped employees see pay as top priority

Cash-strapped workers have moved salary levels to the top of their priority list as workplaces begin to stabilise after the pandemic upheaval. The latest global
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Hamish Macdonald and George Negus. | Newsreel

People

Journalist George Negus dies, aged 82

Veteran Australian journalist George Negus has died, aged 82, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Tributes poured in for the well-known author and
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Woman worried at work. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Employment, People

Crisis of confidence in Australian professionals

More than two thirds of Australian professionals are concerned by the pace of change in the workplace, according to a new survey. The LinkedIn research found 67 percent
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Incoming Australian Border Force Commissioner Gavan Reynolds. | Newsreel.

Appointments, Federal, Government, People

Reynolds new Border Force Commissioner

Lieutenant General Gavan Reynolds will be the next Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mr Reynolds would take over from
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Australian Border Force signage. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Economy, Federal, Government, Perspectives, Transport, Travel

Tech boost needed to maximise benefits of trade and travel

Outgoing Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram addressed the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra today. Here is an extract of his speech, focussed
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Rock lobster and diver. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Perspectives

Is Australia’s trade war with China now over?

By Peter Draper Finally, Australia’s rock lobster industry will be able to export to China again, following a deal struck on the sidelines of the recent ASEAN
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Woman smelling fresh food. | Newsreel

Community, Environment, Health, Perspectives

Five myths around eco-friendly eating

By Dr Bianca Wassmann Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. “Organic beef”, “GMO-free” and “100%
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Elderly couple with baby. | Newsreel

Community, Health, Perspectives

Life expectancy for Aussies under 50 a concern

By Sergey Timonin and Tim Adair Global life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, with Australia among the best-performing countries. But during
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Hurricane viewed from a satellite. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Perspectives

Disasters signal march to 2.7 degrees of warming

By Thomas Newsome and William Ripple You don’t have to look far to see what climate change is doing to the planet. The word “unprecedented” is everywhere this
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