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Artist's impression of Pimpama train station.

Gold Coast train line ready for its Pimpama stop

South-East Queensland will have it first new train station in almost a decade when the Gold Coast’s Pimpama station opens next Monday. State Transport and Main Roads
Read more 14 October 2025
Man wearing mask. | Newsreel

COVID changes sperm and breeds anxiety in mice

A COVID infection can impact male sperm and lead to anxiety in offspring. A new study on mice, by The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Victoria
Read more 14 October 2025
Wine Tasting

Good Food & Wine Show Brisbane in its 23rd year

The Good Food and Wine Show may just be the ultimate day out for food and wine lovers in Brisbane. Now in its 23rd year, the event is the country’s longest-running
Read more 14 October 2025
Court Dog Leo. | Newsreel

This special dog has his day in court, every day

A four-legged justice champion has created a first for Queensland, after being sworn in at court today. Court Dog Leo is the new support canine for the Federal Circuit
Read more 13 October 2025
Tradie at back of van. | Newsreel

Police ratchet up pressure on tool thieves

More than 25,000 tools were stolen across Queensland last financial year, promoting a police campaign with local tradies. Officer in Charge of North Brisbane District
Read more 13 October 2025
Clown Fish with Anemone on Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. | Newsreel

Concerning shift in status of world heritage sites

The conservation outlook of four of Australia’s Natural World Heritage properties has declined, while the Great Barrier Reef remains on the critical list. The latest
Read more 13 October 2025
Sad child. | Newsreel

757,000 Aussie children live in poverty as rates rise

One in six Australian children now live in poverty, as new data shows the national poverty rate is increasing. An ACOSS and UNSW report, released today (October 13)
Read more 13 October 2025
Horseshoe Hill Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Curves help shape award-winning Queensland home

A uniquely curved Sunshine Coast hilltop property is Queensland’s top home, after taking out the top award at the Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction
Read more 13 October 2025
Woman getting a job. | Newsreel

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million  State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
Read more 13 October 2025
Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup lunches with tickets still available

It’s less than a month until the race that stops the nation so hold onto your hats and gather your sweeps for our roundup of the glitziest functions around Brisbane
Read more 13 October 2025