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Festitalia 2025

A slice of Italy comes to Brisbane on Sunday

For food that tastes just like an Italian Nonna would make, head to the 2025 Festitalia on this Sunday, September 7. Sample authentic Italian cuisine – from regional
Read more 2 September 2025
Fireworks display on the occasion of River Fire 2023 – as seen from Wilson Outlook Reserve

Brisbane streets close for Riverfire 2025. See list and times

Riverfire is the city’s biggest fireworks event, and for the first time 2025 will see three pilot-operated drones delivering some of the effects from Kangaroo
Read more 2 September 2025
Electric vehicle charging in snow. | Newsreel

Winter chill reduces electric vehicle battery life

Electric vehicle owners in Australia’s colder climates will need to factor in greater electricity use in winter months. A study which looked at EV usage in New
Read more 2 September 2025
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Happy Birthday PNG, my forever “wantok”

By Susan Schwartz There are some birthdays you just don’t forget – turning 18, turning 50, and turning independent. On September 16, Papua New Guinea will blow out
Read more 1 September 2025
Landsborough Heritage Walk. | Newsreel

Stroll and scan Landsborough’s historic highlights

A smart phone and pair of walking shoes will help visitors to the Sunshine Coast unlock a slice of Queensland history. Sunshine Coast Division 1 Councillor Jenny
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Woman coughing. | Newseel

Researchers probe Long COVID data for MS insights

A new research centre will use a study of Long COVID to provide insights into other diseases such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. La Trobe Institute
Read more 1 September 2025
Doctor explaining ultrasound. Newsreel

Rates of lethal “silent” cancer set to grow by 20 percent

The incidence of gynaecological cancers, which kill six Australian women each day, is expected to jump my more than 20 percent by 2035. A new report from the Australia
Read more 1 September 2025
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Bundesliga agreement to boost football in Queensland

Top-tier German soccer teams will play In Queensland under a new deal with one of the strongest European football leagues, the Bundesliga. State Environment and Tourism
Read more 1 September 2025
Man taking a pill. | Newsreel

Daily aspirin warning for healthy older Australians

Taking aspirin daily does little to prevent heart attack or stroke in healthy older adults and may increase the risk “hazardous bleeding complications”. Research
Read more 1 September 2025
Couple with suitcases. | Newsreel

Short-term rentals add millions to Budget pain

Negative gearing of property being used for short-term accommodation is costing the Federal Government hundreds of millions of dollars. New analysis from the
Read more 1 September 2025