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Airbus A380. | Newsreel

Heat’s on passenger numbers at tourist hotspots

Climate change could force airlines to carry fewer passengers, according to new research out of Europe. Study lead author Jonny Williams, from England’s University of
Read more 22 April 2025
Queensland Police car. | Newseel

School’s back after tragic Easter holidays on State roads

School zones are back in force across Queensland as the State returns from the Easter holiday break lamenting a tragic road toll. Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath
Read more 22 April 2025
Malaysia Airlines aircraft. | Newsreel

Brisbane Airport milestone with Malaysia Airlines return

The number of international destinations directly accessible from Brisbane has returned to pre-pandemic numbers, with Malaysia Airlines to relaunch direct services to
Read more 22 April 2025
Close up of woman's eye. | Newsreel

Golden pathway to restoring lost vision

Gold nanoparticles may one day be used to restore the sight of people affected by retinal disorders. A new study by researchers at Brown University, in the United
Read more 22 April 2025
Woman inserting insole into shoe. | Newsreel

Solar-powered smart insoles a step up for health awareness

A new smart insole has been developed to monitor how people walk and provide early warnings for a range of medical conditions. The Ohio State University Assistant
Read more 22 April 2025
Raptis Investments CEO Tim Beirne. | Newsreel

Colmslie Wharves missing link in river tourism push

Plans have been unveiled for a new commercial marina in Brisbane which aims to boost water-based tourism in the River City. Colmslie Wharves will be co-located with
Read more 22 April 2025
Woman worried looking at phone. | Newsreel

Cost of living crisis spawns rise in job scams

Australians lost more than $4 million in one month this year to job scams, sparking a police warning. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commander Graeme Marshall said
Read more 22 April 2025
Man eating banana. | Newsreel

A-peeling new way to lower blood pressure

Eating more bananas may help reduce high blood pressure more effectively than just reducing your salt intake, especially for men. Researchers from the University of
Read more 22 April 2025
Body Worlds exhibition. | Newsreel

Brisbane to host BODY WORLDS exhibition

An exhibition, featuring preserved human bodies, which has attracted 56 million visitors across the globe, is coming to Brisbane for the first time. BODY WORLDS: The
Read more 22 April 2025
Qantas promo photo 1936

Qantas’ three-day, 16-stop flight to Singapore

Ninety years ago today two passengers took off from Brisbane heading to Singapore on Qantas’ first international flight. Qantas CEO International Cam Wallace said
Read more 17 April 2025