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Paralympians Hani Watson. | Newsreel

Para Unit welcomes first cohort of aspiring champions

The first cohort of a new wave of Queensland Paralympic champions are on the starting blocks. State Sports Minister Tim Mander said 20 athletes had recently joined the
Read more 9 June 2025
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‘AI poverty’ risk for developing countries

Strategic intervention is needed to avoid developing nations falling into an artificial intelligence (AI) poverty trap. A research paper, produced in New Zealand, argues
Read more 9 June 2025
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and McCormick Australia Managing Director Paris Golden. | Newsreel

Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy

An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy. Global food flavouring company McCormick
Read more 9 June 2025
Doctor showing patient a melanoma. | Newsreel

AI tool improves melanoma diagnosis speed and accuracy

A new tool, developed in Australia, is increasing the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis by more than 10 percent. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool, created
Read more 9 June 2025
Esports players celebrate. | Newsreel

Could Brisbane 2032 be esports’ Olympic debut?

By Craig McNulty and Dylan Poulus Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments,
Read more 9 June 2025
Will Ashley, Chris Maynard, Mayor Tom Tate. | Newsreel

Maynard hands over Chief Lifeguard duties

There has been a changing of the guard in an organisation which keeps thousands safe on Gold Coast beaches. After 42 years, Chief Lifeguard Chris Maynard has retired,
Read more 6 June 2025
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More than 5.3 million Aussies support charity sector

Increase demand for services has led a jump in revenue and staff numbers in the charity sector. The latest Australian Charities Report, released by the Australian
Read more 6 June 2025
AIS ETC meeting. | Newsreel

Sporting rivals help shape ‘green and gold decade’

Sporting leaders from a dozen countries have been brought together to enhance Australia’s performance at the Brisbane 2032 Games. The Australian Institute of Sport
Read more 5 June 2025
Doctor with patient. | Newsreel

One in five Aussies ignore referrals to medical specialists

Up to one in five Australians are not seeing specialists when referred by their doctor due to cost concerns. New Medicare data shows the number of medical specialist
Read more 5 June 2025
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Call to mandate ‘digital twins’ for Games infrastructure

A mandate to incorporate “digital twins” in all infrastructure projects for the Brisbane 2032 Games would help ensure a sustainable legacy for the region. Speaking
Read more 4 June 2025