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Artist's impression of the new Caloundra Library. | Newsreel

Early look at future Caloundra Library

A glimpse into the future of community spaces has been revealed on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council has released a fly-through video of what its new Caloundra
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Foreign money. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar bonus for Aussie travellers

Australian travellers have more than a billion dollars of unspent foreign cash languishing at the bottom of the backpacks and money belts. New research from hospitality
Read more 11 November 2024
Cells throughout the body have been found to create memories - Newsreel

Memories are not just confined to the brain

New research has found that memories are developed in cells throughout the body, not just in the brain. A team from New York University said the findings could be
Read more 11 November 2024
Proposed Gold Coast arena. | Newsreel

Plans for new stadium on the Gold Coast

An enclosed world-class entertainment and sports arena is proposed for the Gold Coast, capable of hosting Olympic and Paralympic events in 2032. In a statement, Gold
Read more 11 November 2024
Person with umbrella in rain. | Newsreel

Microplastics’ impact reaches into the clouds

Microplastics, which scientists worry could impact an individual’s health through ingestion, have now been linked to the ability to change global weather
Read more 11 November 2024
Woman recycling at home. | Newsreel

Landfill myth holding back recycling rates

A disconnect between perception and reality in the recycling industry, is a barrier to more Australians recycling. New research from Planet Ark found about one in three
Read more 11 November 2024
Garbage dump India. | Newsreel

Garbage dumps the melting pots of a future pandemic

The expansion of garbage dumps in developing countries are creating the ideal pathway to the next pandemic. James Cook University Professor Bruce Gummow said a new study
Read more 11 November 2024
Artists impression Victoria Park stadium, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Cricket and AFL call for new stadium amid Gabba frustration

Queensland Cricket has thrown its weight behind a new stadium for Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson said the
Read more 11 November 2024
Polar bears on melting ice. | Newsreel

World slipping on work to limit global warming

Countries are falling short of targets to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, according to a new OECD report. The latest Climate Action Monitor states there is a risk
Read more 10 November 2024
Middle aged couple. | Newsreel

COVID deaths still dragging down life expectancy

The life expectancy of Australians has dropped for the second straight year. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that a boy born today
Read more 10 November 2024