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Queensland Police Service (QPS) Commissioner Steve Gollschewski. | Newsreel

Police shooting prompts personal first aid kit rollout

The use of a personal tourniquet to save a Queensland police officer shot on duty this year has promoted a government rollout of new first aid kits. State Police
Read more 27 February 2025
Kit McConnell. | Newsreel

IOC Sports Director to shape Brisbane 2032 program

A homegrown talent will leverage his experience with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Sydney 2000 Games to shape the sporting program at the Brisbane
Read more 26 February 2025
Greyhound bus Australia. | Newsreel

Bus operators targetted in nationwide operation

A nation-wide blitz on bus safety is underway in the wake of a spike in fatal bus crashes over the past five years. National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief
Read more 26 February 2025
Woman filling up car with petrol. | Newsreel

Petrol prices drop to a three-year low

Petrol prices across Australia have hit a three-year low, while Brisbane motorists had to tolerate the biggest gap between retail and wholesale prices in the
Read more 26 February 2025
House with lots of windows. | Newsreel

Energy rating scheme expanded to existing homes

An energy rating scheme for new houses in Australian is to be expanded to existing homes. Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said the
Read more 26 February 2025
Home solar and battery setup. | Newsreel

New Alliance as consumers become energy producers

A new consumer group has been formed to support Australians in the transition to cleaner energy. Formed by the Tech Council of Australia (TCA), the Consumer Energy Tech
Read more 25 February 2025
Splendid Peacock Spider. \ Newsreel

Splendid record for Aussie jumping spider

Australia is renowned for having some of the world’s deadliest animals, but we also have some of the quickest. Our Splendid peacock spiders, known for their vibrant
Read more 25 February 2025
Hands and heart. | Newsreel

Family consent for organ donation drops in 2024

The number of Australian organ donors increased last year as more than 1300 people received transplants, despite family consent dropping. The latest Australian Donation
Read more 25 February 2025
Group of elderly people exercising. | Newsreel

Five minutes of exercise can reduce dementia risk

As little as five minutes of exercise per day can help prevent dementia in the elderly, according to a new study. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of
Read more 25 February 2025
Volleyball Australia National High Performance Director Craig Marshall. | Newsreel

Volleyball talent set to spike in lead up to Brisbane 2032

A Brisbane northside high school is set to further enhance its reputation as a nursery for future volleyball champions. A new Volleyball Centre for Excellence has opened
Read more 25 February 2025