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John Williamson announced Queensland tour dates - Newsreel

John Williamson announces 2025 tour dates

Country music star John Williamson, who has been touring Australia approximately forever, has announced new Queensland 2025 dates for his My Travellin’ Days Are Done
Read more 23 July 2024
Nigel Cowdery's winning photo Brisbane Story Bridge Climb. | Newsreel

Photographers frame Brisbane in the best light

Brisbane’s unique tapestry has been captured by the winners of this year’s Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards. The Brisbane City Council has revealed the
Read more 22 July 2024
An artist's impression of the proposed Shadowbox studio on the Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Shadowbox plans production studio on Gold Coast

Major film studio Shadowbox will build a state-of-the-art production studio on the Gold Coast. City of Gold Coast today backed the project, to be developed on city-owned
Read more 22 July 2024
QLD Ballet 2024_Bespoke

Bespoke ballet brings daring dance alive

Queensland Ballet’s Bespoke season opens next week with an exhilarating blend of edgy, original, and daring works created by renowned local and international
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Dr Amy McQuire of QUT. | Newsreel

Black journalism important in fight for justice

Black justice journalism needs to be encouraged and used to fight against racism in Australia, according to the author of new book on Western media. Black Witness: The
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The Macfarlane brothers, Lachlan and Austin. | Newsreel

Brisbane brothers secure YouTube funding

Two Brisbane brothers will share in $580,000 in funding to produce a YouTube series. Lachlan and Austin Macfarlane will write and direct a six-part anthology series for
Read more 18 July 2024
Young people engaging less with live music - Newsreel

Young people disengaging from live music

A decline in young people engaging with live music is among a plethora of challenges facing an industry that has also been hit with rising costs and ballooning insurance
Read more 17 July 2024
Taylor Swifts moves well ahead of Elvis - Newsreel

Swift carves her place in chart history

Taylor Swift has continued to break records, moving ahead of Elvis Presley this year to become the solo artist with the most weeks at the top of the charts. Billboard
Read more 17 July 2024
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Shiny eyes illuminate global career

For Queensland Ballet Executive Director Dilshani Weerasinghe, having “shiny eyes” has helped illuminate a serendipitous career adventure with more twists than Swan
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GreazeFest Madeleine Mayhem. | Newsreel

Hot rods set to rock Redlands

Australia’s longest running celebration of hot rods and rockabilly kicks off from August 2 in the Redlands, east of Brisbane. GreazeFest will mark its 24th anniversary
Read more 16 July 2024