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Jane Goodall. | Newsreel

Jane Goodall redefined what it meant to be human

By Mireya Mayor Anyone proposing to offer a master class on changing the world for the better, without becoming negative, cynical, angry or narrow-minded in the process,
Read more 2 October 2025
Women exercising. | Newsreel

Heartbeats myth busted in exercise study

Exercise can save your heart beating an extra 11,500 beats each day, potentially adding years to your life. A team from St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research and
Read more 2 October 2025
Story Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Story Bridge footpath opens for long weekend walks

The Story Bridge is ready to again welcome pedestrians and cyclists. The first replacement footpath will open tomorrow (October 3), in time for the long
Read more 2 October 2025
Woman using asthma inhaler. | Newsreel

Treatment looks to reverse asthma-related lung damage

A process to repair lungs damaged by asthma is being developed by researchers in the United Kingdom. Dr Tara Sutherland, from the University of Aberdeen, said a study
Read more 2 October 2025
Woman stressed at work. | Newsreel

Workplace burnout “not a personal failing”

Almost 90 percent of Australian employees acknowledge burnout as a workplace issue, with most looking for employers to offer more support. A new poll commissioned by
Read more 2 October 2025
Dr Alison Gill. | Newsreel

Space meals dish up food options on Earth

Research to develop the ability to grow crops in space is set to bolster food security on Earth. An international team from the University of Adelaide, University of
Read more 2 October 2025
Aussie Rules centre bounce. | Newsreel

Extra bounce in Brisbane Lions as champions make history

The Brisbane Lions have secured a slice of history and will be the answer to an obscure trivia question forever more. The champion Aussie Rules side will be the last to
Read more 1 October 2025
Surival rates

Cancer costs to grow by 67 percent

The cost of cancer per person on the health system is expected to grow 67 percent by 2050 if there are no changes to how many people get and survive cancer in each age
Read more 1 October 2025
CSIRO scientist Dr Farina Riaz.| Newsreel

Quantum machine learning makes a leap into the real world

One of the first projects in Australia to use quantum machine learning in a non-quantum industry aims to improve food security and student wellbeing. Not-for-profit Food
Read more 1 October 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse being built. | Newsreel

Happy 100th birthday to a greater Brisbane

Happy 100th birthday “greater” Brisbane. On this day (October 1) in 1925, a number of authorities across South-East Queensland amalgamated to form a new
Read more 1 October 2025