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Greenland's previously pristine lakes - Newsreel

Browning Greenland lakes pushed past ‘tipping point’

More than 7000 lakes in Greenland, which were previously crystal clear, have turned brown over the past two years. Researchers say ecologic change in the region has
Read more 23 January 2025
Teen girl texting. | Newsreel

One in four young Aussie girls propositioned online

More than a quarter of adolescent girls in Australia have been sexually propositioned online. New research, released by eSafety, found 26.3 percent of girls had
Read more 23 January 2025
Using antibiotics for shorter periods may help combat antibiotic resistance - Newsreel

‘Gamechanger’ breakthrough in antibiotic resistance

New research suggests antibiotic resistance and side effects can be addressed by reducing the duration of their use. Scientists from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Read more 23 January 2025
Solar farm. | Newsreel

Extra $2 billion investment in clean energy

Australia’s “green bank” has been bolstered to the tune of $2 billion, in a bid to unlock up to $6 billion in private investment in clean energy. Prime Minister
Read more 23 January 2025
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

$5m boost to Great Barrier Reef protection

Three Queensland organisations will share almost $5 million in funding from the initial round of a new Great Barrier Reef protection program. Federal Environment
Read more 23 January 2025
Pharmacist filling a prescription. | Newsreel

Medicine shortages cause delay in patient treatments

The vast majority of Australian pharmacists have reported delaying patient treatments due to the need to manage medicine shortages. A national survey, conducted by
Read more 23 January 2025
Sunshine Coast Stadium. | Newsreel

Access info enhances experiences at Coast venues

People living with disabilities will be better able to plan activities on the Sunshine Coast through a home-grown digital platform. A partnership between Sunshine Coast
Read more 22 January 2025
Driver with GPS map. | Newsreel

Aussie back-up for GPS technology

An Australian venture is building a satellite navigation system which will provide a local alternative to the US-owned Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. RMIT
Read more 22 January 2025
Chile has been in drought for 15 years - Newsreels

Prolonged megadroughts are here to stay

Persistent megadroughts will become a more prevalent feature of the global climate, according to a 40-year study released this week. The Swiss Federal Institute for
Read more 22 January 2025
Adult and child hand in hand. | Newsreel

Child Death Review Board leads inquiry into Blue Card

Queensland’s Blue Card Child Protection System will be reviewed by the state’s Child Death Review Board to identify systemic weaknesses. Premier David Crisafulli
Read more 21 January 2025