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How disco is killing more than the volume

By Susan Schwartz I fear silent discos may be the dance equivalent of a dinner party where those invited sit at the table glued to their phones. In Brisbane they have
Read more 27 August 2025
Artist's impression of upgraded Sunshine Coast Stadium. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032 submissions build into the hundreds

Hundreds of submissions have been received to oversee and deliver the infrastructure needs of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Deputy Premier and State
Read more 26 August 2025
Blocks of units. | Newsreel

Social housing review drops rent, but also finds owners

An audit of Queensland’s Social Housing register has seen rents reduced for hundreds of tenants. State Housing and Public Works Minister Sam O’Connor said since July
Read more 26 August 2025
Woman taking pill. | Newsreel

Common painkillers fuel antibiotic resistance risk

The use of common over-the-counter painkillers is fuelling antibiotic resistance, one of the greatest threats to global health. New research from University of South
Read more 26 August 2025
Pat Cummins. | Newsreel

Cummins urges Government to stump up $100m

A non-profit organisation founded by Australian Cricket captain Pat Cummins is urging the Federal Government to deliver millions to support community sport. Mr Cummins,
Read more 26 August 2025
Happy reader.

Plaudits for paper pushing positive positioning

Suggesting stories on tackling climate change should positive and solutions-based has won an Australian University an international communications award. The Charles
Read more 25 August 2025
Man coughing. | Newsreel

Long COVID impact on par with stroke and Parkinson’s

By Danielle Hitch, Genevieve Pepin and Kieva Richards When most people think of COVID now, they picture a short illness like a cold – a few days of fever, sore throat
Read more 25 August 2025
Bitcoin on fishing line. | Newsreel

Crypto scams drive 25 percent jump in financial losses

Australians reported scam losses of $175 million in the first half of 2025, a more than 25 percent jump on the same time last year. Australian Competition and Consumer
Read more 25 August 2025
Sport team.| Newsreel

Australians love their sport … watching

Australia’s sport-loving reputation is heavily skewed towards watching rather than doing according to a new survey. Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) CEO Kieren
Read more 25 August 2025
Michael Dobbie-Bridges. | Newsreel

Expert panel to shape Queensland Para sport

An expert panel of Paralympians, disability advocates and high-performance experts will help shape the future of Para sport in Queensland. State Olympic and Paralympic
Read more 25 August 2025