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Beef cattle Australia. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Rural, State, Technology

AI meets beef in fast-tracked processing plant

A state-of the-art beef processing plant in Central Queensland will be fast-tracked after being declared a “prescribed project” by the State Government. The
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Couple receiving advice in home. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Federal, Finances, Government, Professional Services

Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance

A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees. CPA Australia
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Satellite dish and Australian flag. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Federal, Government

Defence boldy goes into recruiting mode for Space Force

Australia is recruiting to set up a dedicated Space Force. Federal Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan highlighted the need to
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James St Forme development external

Business, Property

New life for James Street’s once forgotten end

By Susan Schwartz The eastern end of James Street is about to be transformed into a slick new retail, dining and office precinct, with two new major developments in the
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Chatbot. | Newsreel

Business, Education, Research & Science, Technology

Chatbots struggle to interpret different lingos

Chatbots have been shown to provide lower-quality answers when prompts are not in ‘standard English’. A Cornell University study has found Amazon’s AI shopping
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Brisbane Catholic Education St Clares Primary School Yarrabilba students. | Newsreel

Education, Government, Schools, State

New checks for Year 1 students in Queensland

New phonics and numeracy checks will be introduced for all Year 1 students in Queensland. State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the additional tests would
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Sugar cane being harvested in north Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Business, Education, Government, Research & Science, Rural, State

World-class sugar research centre opens in Brisbane

Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has opened its new Innovative Research & Industry Services (IRIS) Laboratories in Brisbane. Queensland Primary Industries Minister
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Deep fake. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Education, Research & Science, Safety, Technology

Bid to help those most vulnerable to deepfake influence

South-East Queensland researchers will be monitoring heartrates and tracking eye movements to protect society’s most vulnerable from fake online content. The
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Person having skin swabbed. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Skin swab detects early signs of Parkinson’s

New skin swabs could detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. Researchers in the United Kingdom are developing non-invasive sampling
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Brain Cells. | Newsreel

Education, Research & Science

QIMR breakthrough to target ‘sleeping’ brain cancer cells

Brisbane scientists have mapped how dormant brain cells re-activate, offering hope of potential new treatments for brain cancer and degenerative disease. In
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Ocean Street, Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast Queensland.

Business, Community, Government, Local, Safety, State, Tourism, Transport, Travel

More late-night buses on Sunshine Coast

New late-night bus services on the Sunshine Coast will provide local and visiting partygoers with more options to travel across the region and get home safely. Sunshine
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ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Federal, Finances, Government, Technology

ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase

A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
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Kangaroo Point Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Professional Services, Property, State

Past and present honoured in design awards

Brisbane’s newest bridge has shared Queensland’s top urban design award with a tribute to a slice of regional history. The 470m Kangaroo Point Bridge was the
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Scarborough boat harbour, Queensland, Australia.

Business, Government, Infrastructure, State, Transport

Millions to fast-track Scarborough harbour upgrades

Almost $4 million will be spent to fast-track upgrades at Scarborough boat harbour, as part of a state-wide push to improve Queensland’s maritime infrastructure. State
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Australia and china Klenger

Federal, Government, Perspectives

As they said it: Albanese and Xi Jinping

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing today. In Newsreel’s direct-from-the-source style, here are the
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People in job queue. | Newsreel

Economy, Employment

Unemployment rate creeps up to 4.3 percent

Australia’s unemployment is on the rise after being stable for a number of months. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed the seasonally
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Unhappy cafe worker. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Employment, People, Retail

Wage exploitation rife among young Aussie workforce

Almost a third of young people in Australia have been ripped off by employers. A new study from the Melbourne Law School found 33 percent of almost 2900 workers under 30
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Rising housing price graphic. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Finances, Property

Brisbane rents up 65 percent over 10 years

Rents in Brisbane have risen by more than 65 percent over the past decade. New research shows the Queensland capital had the third highest rate of increases of all
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Credit card payment. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Finances, Professional Services, Retail

RBA recommends removal of card surcharges

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recommended surcharges be removed for payments made by credit cards. A RBA consultation paper, released as part of its review of
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People gambling on roulette. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Finances

Gamblers back off and land turnover in the red

Business turnover in Australia has fallen for the first time in seven months. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed a fall of 0.1 percent, in
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Connie Francis. | Newsreel

Arts, Music, People

Music charts trailblazer Connie Francis dead at 87

The first woman to land a No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Connie Francis has died, aged 87. The American music magazine reported the death of the 1950s and 60s pop
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Bespoke Queensland Ballet. | Newsreel

Arts, Dance

Ballet goes beyond visual for non-sighted audiences

A ballet which can be enjoyed by people with no vision is a feature of Queensland Ballet’s Bespoke program which opens this month. Choreographed by Toronto-born Robert
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Truffle film

Arts, Film & Television

Italian truffle hunt produces cinema gold

There is just one chance for Brisbaneites to catch Trifole (Truffles) – a visually stunning modern fable set in the Alba white truffle region of Italy – set to
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Go-Betweens

Arts, Music

Go-Betweens to rock the streets of our town

Iconic Brisbane rock indie band The Go-Betweens will perform their seminal album 16 Lovers Lane at QPAC, along with guests from some of Brisbane’s most famous acts
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The Visitors 2024 Tour Images Production – By Stephen Wilson Barker-28

Arts, Music, Theatre

Landmark festival brings First Nations culture to life

If you want to learn more about First Nations culture but don’t know where to start, the Clancestry festival at QPAC may provide some answers. The festival has been
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Brisbane City Council Buses. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Government, Local, State, Transport, Travel

All aboard to deliver safety for bus drivers

A roundtable involving unions and operators will be held to address concerns over violence towards Queensland bus drivers. State Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent
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Suncorp Stadium Brisbane. Newsreel

Community, Events, Sport

Lions bring extra roars to Suncorp Stadium

More than 40,000 international rugby union fans are in Australia at the moment and most of them will be at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow night. A sell-out crowd will be on
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People boarding a plane

Community, Federal, Government, Safety

Fake name and bomb chatter lands air traveller in court

A Brisbane man who took a domestic flight under a friend’s name and spoke about a bomb on a plane has appeared in court and been fined. Australian Federal Police (AFP)
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Heath Raftery. | Newsreel

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

Living Lab connects thousands of energy users

Thousands of Australian homes and businesses will be connected in a “Living Lab” to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy. The CSIRO’s new National
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Simone Sleep

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

LED tech to replace needle when in dentist’s chair

A new LED tool designed in Brisbane to speed up recovery after dental surgery may also reduce the need for the pre-procedure needle. Developed by researchers at Griffith
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Screen Queensland Board Chair Patricia Alner. | Newsreel

Appointments, Arts, Film & Television, Government, People, State

Alner to chair new-look Screen Queensland Board

A driving force behind the strategic direction of Bond University is the new Chair of the Screen Queensland Board. Patricia Alner, the current Director of Strategy and
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Person welding. | Newsreel

Appointments, Business, Government, Manufacturing, People, State

Manufacturing experts create new advisory council

A new Manufacturing Advisory Council will advise the Queensland Government on ways to strengthen the sector. State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last said the 11-person
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Crisis intervention and performance expert Gary Fahey

Community, People, Support & Services

Listening provides safety in silent breakdowns

The “silent breakdown” is impacting many Australians, with family and friends urged to look for the signs. Crisis intervention and performance expert Gary Fahey said
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Steve Davidson and Brook Monahan. | Newsreel

Appointments, Business, Community, People, Property, State, Support & Services

Davidson and Monahan new RTA leaders

A new leadership team is in place at the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). Queensland Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said Steve Davidson had been appointed as
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Census Australia. | Newsreel

Federal, Government, People

Central Queensland puts 2026 Census to the test

Central Queensland residents will take part in a Census dry run next month, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) prepares for the 2026 whole-of-nation
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Man bringing coffee to waking woman.

People, Perspectives

Do women need more sleep than men?

By Amelia Scott If you spend any time in the wellness corners of TikTok or Instagram, you’ll see claims women need one to two hours more sleep than men. But what does
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Woman kissing dog. | Newsreel

Community, Health, Perspectives

Can I catch a cold from my dog or cat?

By Eliza Keck Sniffle season has officially arrived. The tissues are out, the tea is brewing, and everywhere you go, someone is sneezing or coughing. As you’re
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Blocks of units. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Perspectives, Property, Support & Services

Housing Australia Future Fund has its problems

By Katrina Raynor When the Federal Government announced the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund in 2023, the news reverberated through the housing sector. A new
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Green hydrogen. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Perspectives

Five reasons the green hydrogen dream is faltering

By Alison Reeve As the world looks for ways to tackle climate change, Australia has invested heavily in green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is shaping as the best option to
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The future of wind farms up in the air - Newsreel

Business, Legal, Perspectives

Wind farm decision sparks industry uncertainty

By McCullough Robertson Lawyers Concerns are growing about Queensland’s renewable energy future following the rejection of the Moonlight Range Wind Farm Project. On
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