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Many people have a fear of posting online - Newsreel

Updated defamation laws a response to the digital age

New Queensland defamation laws aim to better protect people making complaints to police and those managing online platforms. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said
Read more 15 October 2025
Cyclist and car. | Newsreel

Transport study stress tests 30km/h speed limit

Reducing the speed limit in residential streets to 30km/h would significantly boost cyclist safety without having a major impact on car trip times. New modelling by RMIT
Read more 15 October 2025
Australia Post's new electric delivery vehicle. | Newsreel

New electric vehicles boost parcel capacity

Posties will be able to carry five times the volume of parcels and help the environment at the same time as Australia Post rolls out 500 new electric delivery
Read more 14 October 2025
Analogue astronaut. | Newsreel

Adelaide’s analogue astronauts in world’s largest mission

Australia is in the middle of a two-week space mission involving 25 countries across the globe. A team from the University of Adelaide and international space testing,
Read more 14 October 2025
People using computer in library. | Newsreel

6 million Aussies struggle to access internet services

Almost a quarter of all Australians have difficulty accessing the internet, preventing them from full participating in society. New research from UNSW Sydney found the
Read more 14 October 2025
Rent increases Cotality

Brisbane records highest rent growth nationally

Brisbane has recorded the highest uptick in annual rental growth across Australia, up 1.7 percent according to Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review. The median
Read more 14 October 2025
Stockland Moreton Bay PropTrack report

Moreton Bay house prices SEQ hotspot

Moreton Bay house prices are rising faster than Greater Brisbane, as family buyers drive demand. New research from PropTrack Stockland Regional Snapshot shows the median
Read more 14 October 2025
Artist's impression of Pimpama train station.

Gold Coast train line ready for its Pimpama stop

South-East Queensland will have it first new train station in almost a decade when the Gold Coast’s Pimpama station opens next Monday. State Transport and Main Roads
Read more 14 October 2025
Court Dog Leo. | Newsreel

This special dog has his day in court, every day

A four-legged justice champion has created a first for Queensland, after being sworn in at court today. Court Dog Leo is the new support canine for the Federal Circuit
Read more 13 October 2025
Tradie at back of van. | Newsreel

Police ratchet up pressure on tool thieves

More than 25,000 tools were stolen across Queensland last financial year, promoting a police campaign with local tradies. Officer in Charge of North Brisbane District
Read more 13 October 2025