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Woman eating apple. | Newsreel

Aussie diets in downward spiral as fruit falls out of favour

Fruit is disappearing from Australian diets, sparking a health warning from the national science agency. A new CSIRO study found Australians’ eating habits were on
Read more 13 March 2025
Federal Court of Australia. | Newsreel

ASIC accuses AustralianSuper of death benefit delays

Australia’s largest superannuation fund is being accused of delaying death benefits claims for nearly 7000 of its policyholders. The Australian Securities and
Read more 13 March 2025
Truck being loaded. | Newsreel

State expands 24-hour resupply emergency declaration

An emergency planning declaration, which allows the 24-hour resupply of essential businesses in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, has been expanded. Deputy
Read more 12 March 2025
Cyber attack icons. | Newsreel

Not-for-profits grapple with rising cyber risks

Almost 20 percent of Australian not-for-profit organisations reported a cyber security breach last year, with social service groups the hardest hit. The Australian
Read more 12 March 2025
Migrant students. | Newsreel

Student accommodation pipeline adds thousands of beds

More than 11,000 student-specific beds are currently under construction in Australia, as the industry looks to ease the pressure on the private rental market. The latest
Read more 12 March 2025
Poppy field, Tasmania, Australia. | Newsreel

Tassie poppy fields key to local pain meds industry

Tasmania’s poppy fields should be better leveraged to create an Australian-based pain medication manufacturing industry. While welcoming a Federal Government
Read more 12 March 2025
Young couple given keys to home. | Newsreel

Report reveals impact of cutting property tax breaks

Reducing tax incentives for property investors would lower home prices by the same amount as increasing supply through current government plans. A new report from the
Read more 12 March 2025
Rising housing price graphic. | Newsreel

Dip in property prices slows growth in housing value

The rising value of Australia’s housing stock has slowed, as property prices fall in some parts of the country. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the
Read more 11 March 2025
Flooding Windsor Brisbane. | Newsreel

Alfred catastrophe declaration prioritises insurance claims

Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the related severe weather event in South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales has been declared an insurance catastrophe, allowing
Read more 10 March 2025
Wind towers. | Newsfeel

Approved renewables output enough to power all homes

A number of new wind farms have lifted approved renewable energy projects to a level they could power the equivalent of nearly every household in Australia. Federal
Read more 8 March 2025