Education

Holy Cross School, Wooloowin

Holy Cross School to receive major facilities upgrade

One of Brisbane’s oldest schools, Holy Cross at Wooloowin, is set to receive a major facilities upgrade. The 135-year-old school will receive a new façade and
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A new mini-robot is helping with early diagnosis and treatment of cancer - Newsreel

Mini robot set to revolutionise cancer detection

A tiny robot which can take 3D scans from inside the human body is bringing fresh hope for earlier cancer detection. A University of Leeds research team said they had
Read more 31 March 2025
Regular exposure to cold water has been found to improve cell health and stress management - Newsreel

Cold water immersion helps to manage stress

A new study has confirmed health benefits, including stress management, from regular dunking in cold water. A team from the University of Ottawa found that cold water
Read more 31 March 2025
St Finbarr’s School, Ashgrove Principal Catherine Connors (centre) visits Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Cairns Diocese)

From city to country, students share STEM knowledge

An innovative city-country partnership with students and teachers will form part of the STEM program at some Brisbane Catholic Education schools. Students and staff from
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The Australian Government is cracking down on dodgy childcare providers - Newsreel

National crackdown on ‘dodgy’ childcare providers

The Federal Government has announced it will strength regulations governing childhood education and care as part of a crackdown on unscrupulous providers. In a
Read more 27 March 2025
Sport is no level playing field - Newsreel

New study explodes sport success myths

A new study has rejected the notion that sport is a great leveller that gives kids from all backgrounds an equal chance to succeed. Ohio State University research has
Read more 26 March 2025
Research shows exercise can improve brain health at any age - Newsreel

Exercise at any age improves brain function

Physical exercise at any age can improve brain function and memory, according to new research. The University of South Australia said findings from 133 systematic
Read more 25 March 2025
PhD candidate Emily O’Hara of James Cook University - Newsreel

New technology to help combat jellyfish threat

A new piece of technology will help researchers speed up efforts to combat the impact of dangerous jellyfish in North Queensland. The $25,000 bead mill homogeniser has
Read more 25 March 2025
Human baristas may soon be joined by robot coffee makers - Newsreel

Coffee-making robot breaks new ground

An AI-powered robot that can make coffee in a busy kitchen is being hailed as the forerunner of a new generation of intelligent machines. A University of Edinburgh team
Read more 25 March 2025
$2.8 billion in federal funding to Queensland state schools

Queensland state schools score $2.8 billion in federal funds

Queensland schools have scored an extra $2.8 billion in federal funding over the next 10 years. The agreement with the State Government as part of the Better and Fairer
Read more 24 March 2025