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Gen AI use. | Newsreel

Weekly use of generative AI doubles in a year

Weekly use of generative AI has almost doubled in 12 months, with only 10 percent of people now saying they are unaware of the technology. A survey by the Reuters
Read more 9 October 2025
Housing vs unit stock

‘Severe’ supply shortage drives surge in Brisbane unit prices

Historically low listings are driving continuing Brisbane housing price hikes as unit price growth in the city continues to outpace freestanding houses. The Cotality
Read more 9 October 2025
Queensland Rail train at station. | Newsreel

Councils push to extend commuter rail to Toowoomba

Two regional councils have called for an extension of south-east Queensland commuter rail services to Toowoomba. Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Geoff McDonald and
Read more 9 October 2025
Artist's impression of the proposed Brisbane 2032 Athletes Village. | newsreel

1500 turn out to meet the Brisbane 2032 buyers

More than 1500 people have been shown what it takes to help build the infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Brisbane 2032 President Andrew
Read more 8 October 2025
Cyclone Alfred. | Newsreel

Australia’s $4.5 billion extreme weather problem

By Johanna Nalau This week’s release of the Insurance Council of Australia’s report puts Australia on the spot: We rank second in the world in extreme
Read more 8 October 2025
River Terrace, Tweed Heads. | Newsreel

Tweed Heads’ River Terrace set to make a statement

The revitalisation of New South Wales’ coastal gateway into  Queensland is underway, with designs approved for the first building to be constructed in the planned
Read more 7 October 2025
New project on The Spit, Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Ignite to develop Southern Gateway on The Spit

A new development agreement under The Spit Master Plan on the Gold Coast has been approved. Queensland Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
Read more 7 October 2025
Rooftop solar being installed. | Newsreel

Secondary market needed to avoid solar panel waste

A robust recycling program for older solar panels will not be enough to overcome a looming waste problem, as most solar photovoltaic (PV) panels currently end up in
Read more 7 October 2025
Office workers. | Newsreel

Most public servants ready to embrace AI

The majority of Australia’s public servants believe artificial intelligence (AI) will help them deliver better government services. A survey commissioned by public
Read more 7 October 2025
Sunshine Coast Open House. | Newsreel

Homes with stories of past and future on show

Historic homes that tell stories of a region’s past to innovative designs pointing to the future, will feature in this year’s Sunshine Coast Open House
Read more 7 October 2025