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Rural firefighter battles bushfire. | Newsreel

Extreme bushfires doubling in intensity

Extreme bushfires have more than doubled in frequency and intensity over the past two decades, according to a new Australian study. Researchers from the University of
Read more 25 June 2024
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Pilots explore renewable energy sharing

Caloundra and Townsville residents will pilot a new system to store and re-use locally produced energy across the community. Queensland Government Local Renewable Energy
Read more 25 June 2024
Robot pills are on the way - Newsreel

Robot pill could replace uncomfortable probes

A robot pill has been developed that the inventors believe will reduce the need for many invasive medical procedures. California-based Endiatx is conducting clinical
Read more 25 June 2024
Child in wheelchair with basketball. | Newsreel

All abilities multisport day for Ipswich children

Children with a disability will be taking part in an inaugural multisport day in Springfield, south-west of Brisbane, next week. As part of its Active Kids program,
Read more 25 June 2024
Doctor with patient. | Newsreel

Spike in intake of overseas-trained doctors

Australia has increased the annual intake of overseas-trained doctors by more than 1500 over the past five years, with Queensland numbers almost doubling. New Federal
Read more 25 June 2024
Outdoor exercise found to be the most beneficial - Newsreel

Outdoor exercise found to have the most benefits

Exercising outdoors has been found to be more beneficial than indoor activity. This has prompted calls for better and easier access to parks and natural settingss to
Read more 25 June 2024
Sunshine Coast waste collection truck. | Newsreel

Battery disposal sparking truck fires

Battery-related fires in waste collection trucks have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to urge residents to dispose of the charging devices more safely. Council’s
Read more 24 June 2024
Young children on laptop talking to someone. | Newsreel

Children need a say in social media debate

A total social media ban for young people could have a detrimental impact on the very people such a move aims to protect. In a new study, researchers from the University
Read more 24 June 2024
Used lithium batteries. | Newsreel

United approach to lithium battery waste

Australia’s environment ministers will unite efforts to target waste involving lithium batteries, tyres and packaging. The commitment was one of a number made at
Read more 24 June 2024
Brisbane Riverwalk. | Newsreel

Another pledge to extend Riverwalk to Mowbray Park

The missing links in Brisbane city’s Riverwalk between Kangaroo Point and Mowbray Park are again be discussed as part of a multi-million-dollar investment in active
Read more 24 June 2024