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Woman holding in a fart. | Newsreel

CSIRO call to ‘chart your fart’ for science

While the butt of many a joke, flatulence is necessary for good health and Australia’s science agency wants us to track ours for the greater good. The CSIRO is calling
Read more 15 November 2024
Mice being observed in a lab. | Newsreel

Protein blocker prevents multi-organ failure

Researchers have proven that damaged cells in one vital organ can “infect” healthy organs, discovery a way to block their impact in the process. A study, led by the
Read more 15 November 2024
Large scale battery storage at solar farm.

Net zero ‘out of reach’ without large-scale storage

Australia’s goal of achieving net-zero is “out of reach” without large-scale energy storage. A new report from Monash University suggests without policy changes to
Read more 14 November 2024
Tourist with kangaroo, Australia. | Newsreel

Scammers prompt change to tourism data collection

Australia will change the way it collects its tourism data from next year to take advantage of new technology and in response to an increase in online fraud. Tourism
Read more 14 November 2024
Young person being offered support. | Newsreel

Queensland crime prevention program gold standard

A Queensland youth crime prevention program has received national recognition at the Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards. Australian Institute of Criminology
Read more 14 November 2024
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Queensland. | Newsreel

Business travel in Brisbane jumps 20 percent

Business travel to Brisbane jumped by more than 20 percent in the past financial year. Brisbane Economic Development Agency General Manager Tourism, Business & Major
Read more 14 November 2024
The lesser mealworm which is the larvae of the Alphitobius beetle species - Newsreel

Plastic-eating worms may hold key to waste crisis

New research has boosted the prospect of using plastic-eating worms to help break down the 400 million tonnes of plastic waste produced each year. The Kenya-based
Read more 14 November 2024
Joseph Moss in Queensland Ballet's The Little Mermaid.

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for
Read more 14 November 2024
Person with disability and support worker. | Newsreel

Holiday’s over for misleading NDIS advertising

Misleading advertising targeting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants has prompted a warning from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more 13 November 2024
Teenager vaping. | Newsreel

Anti-vaping program for Year 7 and 8 students

A school-based anti-vaping program will be rolled out nationally after a successful trial of more than 5000 young students. The OurFutures Vaping program is set to be
Read more 13 November 2024