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Maroochydore Beach and Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Maroochydore benefits from the sands of winter time

The impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred have promoted extra sand replenishment efforts on Maroochydore Beach. Sunshine Coast Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli said the
Read more 12 June 2025
Pet being pulled in two directions. | Newsreel

Courts to now decide pet custody in divorce

Major changes to the Family Law Act took effect this week, introducing new rules around property division, family violence, financial transparency and even the family
Read more 12 June 2025
Jetstar plane. | Newsreel

Qantas ends intra-Asia flights with Jetstar Asia closure

Qantas will shut-down its Singapore-based subsidiary Jetstar Asia and redeploy the fleet to Australia and New Zealand. Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson said the Asian
Read more 11 June 2025
Map of world in rainforest. | Newsreel

Economic upside to robust climate policies

Better aligning climate policies with economic and social priorities can lead to higher global GDP and reduce poverty, according to a new report. Commissioned by the
Read more 11 June 2025
Brisbane Festival Art

No bridge too far for Bezzina’s farewell Brisbane Festival

Three of Brisbane’s bridges will be transformed as part of this year’s Brisbane Festival, the final showpiece under the charge of Artistic Director Louise
Read more 11 June 2025
Katie Perry

Katy Perry tours Brisbane next week

Limited tickets are still available for Katie Perry’s The Lifetimes Tour at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre next week on June 17 and 18. It’s Perry’s first tour
Read more 11 June 2025
Big battery storage. \ Newsreel

Big battery plans surge over past year

Planned big battery storage has almost doubled in capacity in 12 months, according to analysis by the Climate Council. Climate Councillor and energy expert Greg Bourne
Read more 11 June 2025
Rocket launch. | Newsreel

Countdown to when rocket launches impact ozone layer

By Laura Revell and Michele Bannister The international space industry is on a growth trajectory, but new research shows a rapid increase in rocket launches would damage
Read more 11 June 2025
Girl viewing phone under bed covers. | Newsreel

Excessive screen time triggers vicious cycle in children

Excessive screen time increases the risk of a child developing behavioural problems, which then drives them back to screens to cope, creating a vicious cycle. The new
Read more 11 June 2025
Wallabies British Irish Lions

Rugby union giants battle for supremacy

The British & Irish Lions are coming to town to do battle with the Queensland Reds and the Wallabies where they will kick off their highly anticipated Australian
Read more 10 June 2025