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Woman worried looking at computer. | Newsreel

Mental toll of internet scams often overlooked

Innovative mental health support is needed in the wake of the rise of internet scams, according to a Brisbane researcher. Dr Luke Balcombe, from Griffith University’s
Read more 21 August 2025
Artist's Impression Victoria Park stadium. | Newsreel

Victoria Park green space condition of Federal Games funds

Improved access to green space in a redeveloped Victoria Park is a condition of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games funding agreement, signed this
Read more 20 August 2025
Peter Beattie. | Newsreel

Beattie new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst

Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie is the new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst, a collaboration of more than 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s leading medical
Read more 20 August 2025
Energy bill. | Newsreel

Energy retailers a designated target for ACCC

Energy retailers will be investigated for misleading consumers over energy plans in only the second probe under a new complaints framework. Australian Competition and
Read more 19 August 2025
Story Bridge footpath repairs. | Newsreel

Council steels itself to open Story Bridge footpath

Pedestrian access on one side of Brisbane’s Story Bridge will be restored by the end of the year with work under way to install 1.5km of steel supports. Lord Mayor
Read more 19 August 2025
Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Satisfaction index puts Sunshine Coast on top

Sunshine Coast ratepayers are the most satisfied in the State, based on a recent community survey on  Australia’s local governments. Conducted by Snap Send Solve, an
Read more 19 August 2025
Self-powered microneedle patch. | Newsreel

New patch to replace blood tests … and big needles

The need for a range of blood tests may soon be over with researchers developing a new patch to test for various conditions. Scientists in the United States have created
Read more 19 August 2025
Brisbane Roar players. | Newsreel

Brisbane Roar back onside with ATO after $1.5m tax debt

The Brisbane Roar Football Club’s stoush with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is over with the Federal Court this week dismissing a matter involving a $1.5 million
Read more 19 August 2025
Caloundra library. | Newsreel

September opening date for $45m Caloundra library

A new $45 million library and home to Sunshine Coast Council’s contact centre will open its doors next month. Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said Library+
Read more 19 August 2025
Hooded man in front of computer

Cybercrime impacting half of online Australians

Almost half of all Australian internet users were victims of cybercrime in the past year, according to the Australian Institute of Criminology. Federal Cyber Security
Read more 18 August 2025