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Couple signing papers with another person. \ Newsreel

Home loan numbers drop by more than 3 percent

The number of new investment loans fell by 3.7 percent in the March quarter, while new home loans fell by 3.4 percent, according to the latest Australian Bureau of
Read more14 May 2025
Ikea flip flops. | Newsreel

IKEA flips out with flat-pack fashion icon

While it may have missed the Summer sweet spot and used the wrong name, IKEA has paid homage to an Aussie icon to mark its 50th anniversary in this country. IKEA
Read more14 May 2025
Fancy dish at The Curated Plate. Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast festival plates up more than 60 events

New events have been added to the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival, with more than 60 offerings now on the menu. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli
Read more14 May 2025
Matt Kratiuk and Sam Vidler

Brisbane’s Olympic challenge to help homeless

Brisbane can be the first Olympic host city to improve the plight of its homeless. Matt Kratiuk, the Queensland Ambassador for Vinnies CEO Sleepout, said previous host
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Ipswich Rd, Moorooka, Brisbane render. | Newsreel

Magic developments under new neighbourhood plan

More than 2500 new homes will be built in Brisbane’s southern suburbs under a new plan approved by Brisbane City Council this week. The Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka
Read more14 May 2025
Woman using virtual fashion. | Newsreel

E-fashion the new frontier in personal style

The emerging trend of e-fashion has the potential to reduce landfill and counter fast fashion, according to a new report. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth,
Read more13 May 2025
Story Bridge, Brisbane Australia. | Newsreel

Story Bridge to remain a no-go for pedestrians

Closing a traffic lane on the Story Bridge to quickly restore pedestrian access has been ruled out, as civic leaders work on an extensive plan to extend the life of the
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Safety testing for light trucks. | Newsreel

Light trucks focus on new ANCAP safety testing

An over-representation of light trucks in the highest road toll statistics in Australia for more than 10 years has prompted a national safety review. In an
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Malaysia Airlines aircraft. | Newsreel

Russia officially responsible for the downing of Flight MH17

More than 10 years after the event, Russia has been deemed to be officially responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny
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Raw minerals. | Newsreel

Global export restrictions on critical minerals skyrocket

As global demand for critical mineral spikes, more countries are imposing export restrictions on the valued commodity. A new OECD report showed, in 2023, over 500 new
Read more13 May 2025