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Brisbane’s chance to escape Prison Island

Brisbane is set to see escape rooms taken to a new level when Prison Island opens next month. The Scandinavian concept boasts 35 unique challenge cells, offering a
Read more 1 August 2025
Proposed Gold Coast arena. | Newsreel

Gold Coast Arena EOI eyes international flair

The international market will help shape the proposed Gold Coast Arena with Expressions of Interest set to open this month. City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the
Read more 1 August 2025
Happy student in classroom. | Newsreel

Queensland shield protecting students online

An overseas criminal syndicate was uncovered as the perpetrator of a sextortion attempt on a 14-year-old Australian girl through a world-first Queensland
Read more 1 August 2025
Artists impression Victoria Park stadium, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Call out for Brisbane 2032 infrastructure delivery partner

Expressions of interest for the delivery partner for the Brisbane 2032 infrastructure rollout will be accepted from noon today. Queensland Deputy Premier and State
Read more 1 August 2025
Koala | Newsreel

Drone reveals South-East Queensland koala hotspot

Thermal imaging has confirmed a pocket of the Sunshine Coast is home to one of the largest koala populations in the region. The drone-enabled surveyed found Reesville,
Read more 1 August 2025
A hand wearing blue gloves holding a compact electronic sensor, developed for monitoring wound healing. | Newsreel

Wearable wound monitor reduces infection risk

A new device which monitors wound recovery and reduces the need for unnecessary redressing has been developed by Australian scientists. Researchers from RMIT University
Read more 1 August 2025
Church on large block of land. | Newsreel

New tool to fast-track housing on church land

A new State Government planning tool has been released to help churches and charities develop land for housing. Queensland Deputy Premier and State Development,
Read more 1 August 2025
Diver on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Eureka moment for Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitz

A survey of marine life on the Sunshine Coast, which galvanised the support of more than 1000 volunteers, has been nominated for a national research and science
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Hailstones. | Newsreel

Hailstorms set to pepper Brisbane more often

Brisbane residents can expect to seek cover from hailstorms more often as climate change warms the atmosphere. A new study from UNSW Sydney’s Institute for Climate
Read more 1 August 2025
Matildas. | Newsreel

Matildas’ Asian Cup Gold Coast date set

The Matildas will grace the Gold Coast on March 5 next year as part of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The draw, released this week, sees the Australian football stars take
Read more 31 July 2025