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Warwick Rodeo Leanne Caban

Dust to fly at the Warwick Rodeo

Saddle up for Australia’s most famous rodeo and campdraft in Warwick when the nation’s toughest horse and bull riders will send the dust flying in a battle of
Read more 10 September 2025
Kangaroo Point bridge. | Newsreel

Brisbane River open for business under new plans

Business will be buzzing on the Brisbane River with plans to open up pontoons and jetties for more tourism and hospitality use. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there
Read more 10 September 2025
Story Bridge repairs. | Newsreel

Quick-step workers fast-track bridge footpath opening

Pedestrians will have access to the Story Bridge sooner than expected with work on re-opening the city-side footpath running ahead of schedule. Brisbane Lord Mayor
Read more 10 September 2025
A University of Washington-operated research vessel. | Newsreel

Migrating microbes set to change the shape of the tropics

Tropical ecosystems are at risk as warming sea temperatures impact ocean microbes, which are the foundation of the marine food chain. New research from the University of
Read more 10 September 2025
Brisbane and the Brisbane River, Queensland, Australia.

Global river experts flood into Brisbane

River experts from around the world have descended on Brisbane this week for an international convention. Hundreds of delegates are gathering in our own River city for
Read more 9 September 2025
Dark Sky Experience. | Newsreel

Sky Country stories part of Biosphere celebration

Hearing and seeing the stories of our country told in the skies will be a highlight of a star-studded festival on the Sunshine Coast. The Biosphere Festival, which runs
Read more 9 September 2025
Heart attack. | Newsreel

Fat cell key to limiting tissue damage from heart attack

A fat molecule which the body manufactures during trauma may hold the key to limiting tissue damage during a heart attack or stroke. Cornell University Associate
Read more 9 September 2025
Homeless child. | Newsreel

CSOs join police to address State’s missing children

Child Safety Officers will be embedded with police in a trial project to address the hundreds of children missing from State care. A Queensland Government survey found
Read more 9 September 2025
Person on phone. | Newsreel

“Nudify” apps impacting Aussie children facing $50m fine

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has flagged an almost $50 million penalty for a UK-based company responsible for AI-generated “nudify” services used to
Read more 9 September 2025
Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini. | Newsreel

Price gouging warning as new home care model looms

Elderly Australians are at risk of financial exploitation when new home care rules come into force from November. Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini said while the recent
Read more 8 September 2025