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BYO wine lands 64yo Italian woman with assault charge

A 64-year-old Italian-Australian woman has been charged with assault in the wake of her bringing her own wine onboard a flight to Sydney. Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Read more 10 June 2025
Women with sore stomach after eating bread. | Newsreel

Gluten-free test to detect coeliac disease

A new blood test can detect if a person has coeliac disease without the need for them to be subjected to eating gluten. Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din, Head of
Read more 10 June 2025
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Champions battle for pole position

By Susan Schwartz Queensland’s best pole champions will test their endurance, flexibility and creativity as they battle for pole position at La Boite on June 21. The
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QIMR personalised transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. | Newsreel

New depression treatment targets brain activity

Queensland researchers have developed a new targeted brain stimulation therapy to treat depression. The team at QIMR Berghofer have demonstrated the effectiveness of
Read more 10 June 2025
PainWaive headset. | Newsreel

Interactive game out to change pain management

An interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves is offering hope of new drug-free treatments for nerve pain. The game is part of PainWaive, a drug-free
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Paralympians Hani Watson. | Newsreel

Para Unit welcomes first cohort of aspiring champions

The first cohort of a new wave of Queensland Paralympic champions are on the starting blocks. State Sports Minister Tim Mander said 20 athletes had recently joined the
Read more 9 June 2025
African child on computer.

‘AI poverty’ risk for developing countries

Strategic intervention is needed to avoid developing nations falling into an artificial intelligence (AI) poverty trap. A research paper, produced in New Zealand, argues
Read more 9 June 2025
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and McCormick Australia Managing Director Paris Golden. | Newsreel

Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy

An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy. Global food flavouring company McCormick
Read more 9 June 2025
Doctor showing patient a melanoma. | Newsreel

AI tool improves melanoma diagnosis speed and accuracy

A new tool, developed in Australia, is increasing the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis by more than 10 percent. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool, created
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Esports players celebrate. | Newsreel

Could Brisbane 2032 be esports’ Olympic debut?

By Craig McNulty and Dylan Poulus Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments,
Read more 9 June 2025