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Cassowaries. | Newsreel

Cassowary release first in Far North Queensland

For the first time, sibling cassowaries have been released into the wilds of Far North Queensland after almost a year in care. State Wildlife ranger Jeffrey Lewis said
Read more 22 August 2025
Woman sleeping after party. | Newsreel

Disorderly weekends trigger new sleeping disorder

Weekend partying is not just leading to dusty Mondays. It has spawned a new sleeping disorder. Researchers from Adelaide’s Flinders University found late nights,
Read more 22 August 2025
Dr Biplob Pramanik and Dr Nilufa Sultana. | Newsreel

New waste treatment process targets fatbergs

Australian researchers have developed a new wastewater treatment system that will help prevent “fatbergs” forming. Senior lead researcher Dr Biplob Pramanik, form
Read more 22 August 2025
Women's rugby. Newsreel

Flashing mouthguards are here to help head injury battle

By Nick Draper and Kevin Mangan When the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend, spectators will witness more than the usual thrills, skills and physical
Read more 22 August 2025
Child drinking cola. | Newsreel

Cameras capture children exposed to unhealthy marketing

A study which placed cameras on children found they were exposed to unhealthy food, alcohol, and gambling marketing more than 70 times every day. Researchers from the
Read more 21 August 2025
Scam wesbite.

More than 100 scam sites shutdown weekly. See examples

More than 100 scam investment websites are taken down in Australia every week, with social media ads now in the sights of the regulator. Australian Securities and
Read more 21 August 2025
Antarctic sea ice. \ Newsreel

Southern ice disappearing quicker than the Arctic

Antarctic sea ice is disappearing far quicker than ice in the northern hemisphere, heightening concerns around accelerated coastal sea level rises. A new Australian-led
Read more 21 August 2025
Brisbane at night. | Newsreel

Billions to boost the Brisbane experience

Brisbane’s experience economy is set for a more than $11 billion infrastructure boost in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Brisbane Economic
Read more 21 August 2025
Australian Softball player . | Newsreel

Softball World Cup in Queensland adds to mega 2027

The Women’s Softball World Cup will be held in Queensland in 2027. State Sport, Racing and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Minister Tim Mander said the eight best
Read more 21 August 2025
Associate Professor Matthew Law, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Trial to test impact of genetic skin cancer warnings

If you were told your genes made you more susceptible to skin cancer, would you really change your habits? That’s what researchers at QIMR Berghofer have been tasked
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