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Coffee in bed. | Newsreel

Caffeine impacts brains of young adults during sleep

Coffee may prevent you falling asleep, but a new study has found then even when you do sleep caffeine can play havoc with your brain. Researchers from the Université de
Read more 2 June 2025
Qantas link plane in Longreach, Queensland, Australia.

Push to increase air services in Brisbane 2032 lead-up

A new fund has been established to increases air services in Queensland in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Premier David Crisafulli said
Read more 2 June 2025
Mabon Thompson Range National Park, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Protected lands added to Queensland Wet Tropics

Protected areas in North Queensland’s wet topics have been expanded by 6000 hectares. Premier David Crisafulli said the additional protection was part of an almost
Read more 2 June 2025
Daniel McKewen's artwork Kairos. | Newsreel

Changing times prompt conversation through art

Two South-East Queensland artists will feature in an international exhibition which reflects on the challenges facing the world today. Experimenta Emergence opens at the
Read more 2 June 2025
Woman with PCOS symptoms. | Newsreel

Call for PCOS name change to raise awareness

A medical condition which affects one in eight women needs a name change to help raise awareness. A Monash University study found experts and those experiencing the
Read more 2 June 2025
Woman using floss pick. | Newsreel

Smart flossing device set to pick up cancer signs

Soon flossing won’t be critical in just avoiding tooth decay, it will be vital in providing early warning signs of conditions like heart disease, cancer and chronic
Read more 2 June 2025
Netball player. | Newsreel

State netball carnival passes on economic benefit

Three thousand rising netball stars will converge on the Sunshine Coast from this weekend. Sunshine Coast Council’s Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex will host the
Read more 1 June 2025
Woman on train wearing mask. | Newsreel

COVID back in headlines as new strain bites

By Lara Herrero As we enter the colder months in Australia, COVID is making headlines again, this time due to the emergence of a new variant: NB.1.8.1. Last week, the
Read more 30 May 2025
Brisbane 2032 RAP artwork with artist Elaine Chambers-Hegarty, Cindy Hook and Andrew Liveris. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032 team reflects on reconciliation journey

The goal of Brisbane Games organisers to expose the world to Australia’s First Nations culture is on track with the launch of the group’s Reconciliation Action Plan
Read more 30 May 2025
Gloomy Brisbane river. | Newsreel

Get set for a warm, wet winter in Sunshine State

Many Queenslanders are in for a warmer and wetter winter than usual. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released its winter long-range forecast today, which stated warmer
Read more 29 May 2025