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Waterford West housing. | Newsreel

Community housing funding tap remains open

Community housing providers can now propose developments anytime, with the Queensland Government dropping the current time-limited grant program process. State Housing
Read more 2 September 2025
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Push to speed up investment in Queensland regions

A new Queensland entity has been established to accelerate investment in the state’s regions. The Queensland Futures Institute (QFI) has announced the creation of the
Read more 2 September 2025
Shrew. | Newsreel

Shrew’s shrinkable brain offers new Alzheimer’s hope

A mammal which can shrink and regrow its brain could unlock future treatments for human brain conditions like Alzheimer’s. European researchers are studying the shrew
Read more 2 September 2025
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European mission targets Games and defence

A fact-finding mission to Europe aims to learn from the London and Paris experiences to help optimise the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Games. Deputy Premier Jarrod
Read more 2 September 2025
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A slice of Italy comes to Brisbane on Sunday

For food that tastes just like an Italian Nonna would make, head to the 2025 Festitalia on this Sunday, September 7. Sample authentic Italian cuisine – from regional
Read more 2 September 2025
Fireworks display on the occasion of River Fire 2023 – as seen from Wilson Outlook Reserve

Brisbane streets close for Riverfire 2025. See list and times

Riverfire is the city’s biggest fireworks event, and for the first time 2025 will see three pilot-operated drones delivering some of the effects from Kangaroo
Read more 2 September 2025
Electric vehicle charging in snow. | Newsreel

Winter chill reduces electric vehicle battery life

Electric vehicle owners in Australia’s colder climates will need to factor in greater electricity use in winter months. A study which looked at EV usage in New
Read more 2 September 2025
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Happy Birthday PNG, my forever “wantok”

By Susan Schwartz There are some birthdays you just don’t forget – turning 18, turning 50, and turning independent. On September 16, Papua New Guinea will blow out
Read more 1 September 2025
Landsborough Heritage Walk. | Newsreel

Stroll and scan Landsborough’s historic highlights

A smart phone and pair of walking shoes will help visitors to the Sunshine Coast unlock a slice of Queensland history. Sunshine Coast Division 1 Councillor Jenny
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Woman coughing. | Newseel

Researchers probe Long COVID data for MS insights

A new research centre will use a study of Long COVID to provide insights into other diseases such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. La Trobe Institute
Read more 1 September 2025