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Public electric vehicle charging.

Take charge of summer electric vehicle road trips

Electric vehicle (EV) owners are being urged to not fully recharge their cars when out and about these holidays to improve the efficiency of the charging network. The
Read more 1 January 2025
Shopper paying by mobile. | Newsreel

Mobile wallet debit card update needed

Some Australians who have attached debit cards to their mobile wallets will need to update them before January 1 to ensure they continue working. Australian Banking
Read more 1 January 2025
Person set to undertake MRI scan. | Newsreel

New real-time lung scan improves treatment plans

A new medical scan can monitor lung function in real-time allowing for better treatment of pulmonary conditions. Researchers at Newcastle University, in the United
Read more 1 January 2025
New Year celebrations. | Newsreel

NYE safety tips as 150,000 head to South Bank

Queensland Police are expecting more than 150,000 people to converge on Brisbane’s South Bank area this evening to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks. QPS Acting
Read more 31 December 2024
Elderly woman with book and coffee. | Newsreel

Lifelong singles need extra support as they age

Lifelong single people have lower life satisfaction and different personality traits compared to partnered people, prompting calls for improved support for those who
Read more 31 December 2024
Brisbane fireworks. | Newsreel

Brisbane fireworks. Road closures, transport, viewing points

Road closures and changed traffic conditions kick in from 4pm New Year’s Eve as Brisbane prepares to welcome thousands into the city to watch the fireworks display
Read more 31 December 2024
Road crash. | Newsreel

Grim milestone for Queensland road toll

Fatalities on Queensland roads are at their highest level in a decade. Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie said 299 lives had been lost so far in 2024,
Read more 30 December 2024
Tropical Arts performance on the Tempest.

Arts and cultural groups to showcase talents

More than 20 Queensland arts and cultural organisations will share almost $1.5 million in the latest round of grants under the Queensland Arts Showcase Program
Read more 30 December 2024
Couple online shocked. | Newsrel

Cost of online shopping scams close to $4m

With Australians already almost $4 million out of pocket in 2024 because of online shopping scams, bargain hunters are being warned to be vigilant during end-of-year
Read more 27 December 2024
Sad woman on phone. | Newsreel

DVConnect to expand with $30m injection

More than $30 million will be invested in expanding Queensland’s DVConnect service, with a review into the delivery of 24/7 support for people experiencing domestic
Read more 26 December 2024