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Man about to inject steroids. | Newsreel

World-first steroid-testing service in Brisbane

Brisbane is home to a world-first steroid-testing service aimed at reducing harm among those using the performance enhancing drug. The confidential service is a
Read more 30 July 2024
Shared information graphic. | Newsreel

Platform to share DV perpetrator data

A new technology platform will help police, government departments and community groups to better share data of the perpetrators of domestic violence. The $1 million
Read more 29 July 2024
Classroom harassment linked to the rise of the Manosphere - Newsreel

Manosphere linked to classroom harassment

The rise of the online “Manosphere” is sparking fears of a new rise in misogynist behaviour and violence against women. Researchers have pointed to an “alarming
Read more 29 July 2024
Homeless people living in tents. | Newsreel

More children waiting for secure housing

The number of families with children waiting for social housing has jumped by almost 10 percent in six months, as new data shows Queenslanders are waiting almost
Read more 29 July 2024
Game of Thrones helping to understand facial recognition - Newsreel

TV show helps explain how we recognise faces

The Game of Thrones television series is helping psychologists to understand how the brain recognises faces. The research, at the University of York, suggests that our
Read more 29 July 2024
Person in ambulance handing over organ. | Newsreel

Licence renewal prompts organ donor registration

Queenslanders will be prompted to become organ donors when they renew their driver’s licence, in an attempt to lift one of the lowest levels of organ donor
Read more 29 July 2024
Paris Day 2

Paris OIympics Results Australia: Day 2

Australian results at the Paris Olympics, Sunday, July 28: Canoe Slalom Women’s Kayak Single Semi-Final: Australia (Jess Fox) 8th Women’s Kayak Single
Read more 29 July 2024
La Boite theatre has become the latest arts organisation funded under a national framework - Newsreel

Reborn La Boite luring audiences out of hibernation

Post-pandemic hibernation, declining interest in high school drama study and rising costs mean running a theatre company is not for the faint-hearted. For
Read more 29 July 2024
Great Barrier Reef. | Newsreel

Great Barrier Reef dodges ‘in danger’ status

The World Heritage Committee has decided not to list the Great Barrier Reef as in danger, ratifying a draft decision at its meeting in India this week. In a statement,
Read more 29 July 2024
Support group. | Newsreel

Extra support for sexual assault victims

Two new state-funded support programs to support victims of sexual assault will be rolled out in Queensland next year. State Minister for Prevention of Domestic and
Read more 29 July 2024