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Woman on train wearing mask. | Newsreel

COVID back in headlines as new strain bites

By Lara Herrero As we enter the colder months in Australia, COVID is making headlines again, this time due to the emergence of a new variant: NB.1.8.1. Last week, the
Read more 30 May 2025
Brisbane 2032 RAP artwork with artist Elaine Chambers-Hegarty, Cindy Hook and Andrew Liveris. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032 team reflects on reconciliation journey

The goal of Brisbane Games organisers to expose the world to Australia’s First Nations culture is on track with the launch of the group’s Reconciliation Action Plan
Read more 30 May 2025
Gloomy Brisbane river. | Newsreel

Get set for a warm, wet winter in Sunshine State

Many Queenslanders are in for a warmer and wetter winter than usual. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released its winter long-range forecast today, which stated warmer
Read more 29 May 2025
Mother tickling child. | Newsreel

Being tickled pink is no laughing matter

A tickle lab in the Netherlands is trying to unlock a mystery which has baffled the most brilliant minds for thousands of years. Neuroscientist Konstantina Kilteni is
Read more 29 May 2025
Mustering on quadbike. | Newsreel

Off-farm income no longer barrier to disaster relief

More regional Queensland business will be able to access disaster relief funding with the definition of primary producer changed to include agricultural support
Read more 29 May 2025
Overweight teenage boy. | Newsreel

Overweight teenagers risk altering DNA of future offspring

Overweight teenage boys risk damaging their genes and increasing the chance of their future children being born with a range of conditions. Researchers from the United
Read more 29 May 2025
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. | Newsreel

UNESCO rates Great Barrier Reef health as ‘very poor’

The Great Barrier Reef is on track to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage “in danger” list as early as next year. A draft report, which will be considered at a
Read more 29 May 2025
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Scenic Rim event serves up Camel Milk Vodka

It’s not a mirage – camels, the ships of the desert, are now providing thirsty Scenic Rim visitors with camel milk vodka. As part of the Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
Read more 29 May 2025
Doctor looking at brain scans. | Newsreel

Researchers zero in on brain cells which trigger obesity

Researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the brain that influence eating behaviour and weight gain. Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research Director
Read more 29 May 2025
Wynetta Dewis. | Newsreel

New panel to guide DFV reform in Queensland

Experts in the field of domestic and family violence will sit a new advisory panel tasked with guiding reform in Queensland. The new five-member independent Domestic and
Read more 28 May 2025