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Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

It’s the Great Barrier ‘Where?’ for some Aussies

More than 10 percent of Australians do not know where the Great Barrier Reef is located. Despite the natural icon being one of Seven Natural Wonders of the World, a new
Read more 19 May 2025
Abalone. | Newsreel

Abalone shows potential as natural IBD treatment

Naturally occurring compounds produced by abalone may provide a new treatment pathway for potentially debilitating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Mater Research’s
Read more 19 May 2025
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Record number of data breaches in 2024

Data breaches jumped 25 percent last year, with the largest number recorded since mandatory reporting requirements were put in place. Australian Privacy Commissioner
Read more 19 May 2025
Woman receiving injection. | Newsreel

One million not enough in battle against winter flu

Despite more than one million Queenslanders having received a free influenza shot, vaccination rates have stalled, prompting a warning from health officials. State
Read more 19 May 2025
Dancer at Paniyiri, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Paniyiri means it’s all Greek this weekend

Paniyiri is warming up for a major milestone, as it descends on South Brisbane for the annual celebration of all things Greek. Paniyiri Greek Festival Volunteer
Read more 16 May 2025
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Bikeability can be the key to liveability

By Shane Rodgers Many years ago, when I lived in Canberra, my bicycle was my second car. My eldest daughter had a seat on the back, and I had a basket on the front for
Read more 16 May 2025
Killer robot. | Newsreel

AI breaches the threshold of free will

A new study has deemed Artificial Intelligence (AI) has met all the conditions of free will, turning theoretical moral questions into reality. Finnish philosopher and
Read more 15 May 2025
Woman holding key to home. | Newsreel

Council begins work on response to homelessness

A group designed to guide the Queensland Government’s response to homelessness has held its first meeting. State Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said the Homelessness
Read more 15 May 2025
School students and Queensland Police Service boat. | Newsreel

Select students take a peek behind the thin blue line

A select group of Queensland secondary school students have explored the inner workings of the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Through an immersive work experience
Read more 15 May 2025
Associate Professor Hang Lui

Plan for comfortable 3D-printed smart T-shirts

A new 3D ink printing process has been developed which paves the way for more versatile and comfortable smart wearables. Researchers from Washington State University
Read more 15 May 2025