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Cocaine use graphic. | Newsreel

Cocaine use at record levels in Australia

The use of cocaine, MDMA and methylamphetamine is at record levels, with regional Queensland among the biggest users per capita, according to recent water testing. The
Read more 13 July 2024
Operation Burgazada arrest. | Newsreel

Brisbane couple charged with spying for Russia

A Brisbane-based Australian Defence Force (ADF) private and her husband have been charged with being Russian spies. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Reece
Read more 13 July 2024
Kestrel Coal mine. | Newsreel

Kestrel to use emissions reduction tech at scale

Queensland businesses dominate the most recent round of Federal funding to support carbon emission reduction projects. Four companies will share in more than $90 million
Read more 12 July 2024
Young person in handcuffs. | Newsreel

Child advocates urge million-dollar diversion

It costs one million dollars a year to keep a child in jail, money which could be better spent on preventative measures, according to child advocates. Both the National
Read more 12 July 2024
The Lakes National Park. | Newsreel

New parks and reserves for north Queensland

More than 300,000 hectares in north Queensland became part of nature reserves and two new national parks were declared in Queensland yesterday. A joint State-Federal
Read more 12 July 2024
Townsville Hospital. | Newsreel

Australia-first cancer therapy for Townsville

Townsville will become the first regional city in Australia to offer a revolutionary new treatment for leukaemia and other blood cancers. The Townsville Hospital and
Read more 11 July 2024
Elderly couple using an computer tablet. | Newsreel

Older Australians connected, but concerned

More than 80 percent of older Australians use technology, but are concerned about the security of their personal information. New research by not-for-profit aged care
Read more 11 July 2024
Chep pallets. | Newsreel

TIME recognises Brambles’ drive for sustainability

Australian logistics operation Brambles is the world’s fourth most sustainable company, according to TIME magazine. The publication teamed with data firm Statista to
Read more 11 July 2024
Jillaroo rugby league player Isabelle Kelly, | Newsreel

NRL expands Las Vegas showcase in 2025

The NRL has released details of its Las Vegas rugby league showcase in 2025, with four games scheduled in an expanded program. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said next year’s
Read more 11 July 2024
Violetly lit cubic installations in the Esplanade of Riga. | Newsreel

Search is on for Brisbane 2032 arts events

The Museum of Brisbane has been tasked with investigating a new Brisbane-wide visual arts event, with the view to it becoming a major cultural offering for the Brisbane
Read more 10 July 2024