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Container ship at sea. | Newsreel

$3.3 billion trade surplus lowest since 2018

Australia’s trade surplus fell to its lowest level in more than six years, as the country’s current account balance registered a deficit of $14.1 billion in the
Read more 3 December 2024
A model of Australia printed using the accessible guidelines including braille and raised contour lines.

3D printing guide supports vision impaired

A 3D printing guide has been developed to support people who are visually impaired. Created by researchers at Melbourne’s Monash University, the free guide provides
Read more 3 December 2024
Koala and baby. | Newsreel

Call to change State koala laws to boost genetic diversity

Researchers have called on injured koalas to be re-located to different regions when recovered, to address a decline in genetic diversity which is threatening the
Read more 3 December 2024
For inactive people, walking can add many years to your life - Newsreel

An hour of walking could add six years to life

People who currently do very low levels of exercise could potentially add six years to their lives if they walked for an hour every day. A study by Griffith University,
Read more 3 December 2024
Pregnant woman receiving an injection. | Newsreel

Free RSV vaccine offered to pregnant Queenslanders

Pregnant Queenslanders now have access to free RSV immunisation, after an existing program was expanded. State Health Minister Tim Nicholls said the updated program
Read more 2 December 2024
Bails suspected of carrying cocaine. | Newsreel

Record $760m cocaine bust off K’gari as boat breaks down

Australia’s largest seizure of cocaine has taken place off the coast of K’gari after a boat carrying more than two tonnes of the illegal drug broke down. The
Read more 2 December 2024
Traffic noise can reduce the positive effects of nature - Newsreel

Traffic sounds undermine benefits of nature

Manmade sounds have been found to interfere with the positive impact of being in a natural environment. Researchers from the University of the West of England said
Read more 2 December 2024
Veteran talking to counsellor. | Newsreel

New Department of Veterans’ Affairs agency pledge

A new independent oversight agency will advise Government on the support needed by Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in an attempt to improve suicide
Read more 2 December 2024
Brisbane river ferry. | Newsreel

50 cent fares drive patronage past pre-COVID levels

Confirmation 50 cent public transport fares will remain in South-East Queensland has been announced alongside the latest patronage figures, which show a widespread
Read more 2 December 2024
Man with mask and smoke from bushfire. | Newsreel

Real annual bushfire death toll more than 1.5 million

A global study has revealed the actual death toll from bushfires exceeds 1.5 million each year. Led by Professor Yuming Guo, from Monash University in Melbourne, the
Read more 2 December 2024