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Happy old people. | Newsreel

Positive signs of wellbeing … if you’re old and live in a city

Aussies believe the nation is heading in the right direction, but opinions vary depending on your age and where you live. The insights were revealed in the latest
Read more 24 October 2025
Mother and daughter looking at phone. | Newsreel

Tips for parents as U16 social media ban looms

With the deadline for Australia’s under 16 social media ban looming, many parents are now turning their attention to supporting their children through the
Read more 24 October 2025
Relectrify battery.| Newsreel

World-leading battery tech receives $25m boost

World-first battery technology developed in Melbourne has secured $25 million in funding to fast-track production. Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) CEO Darren
Read more 22 October 2025
Mother and child. | Newsreel

Life-saving drug now free for Aussies

A life-saving drug for a rare hereditary disease is now free for Australians. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said Olipudase alfa (Xenpozyme®) would be listed on
Read more 22 October 2025
S President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

First Australian projects to benefit from US minerals deal

Mining projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory will be the first to benefit from a critical minerals agreement signed with the United States. Prime
Read more 21 October 2025
US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Albanese and Trump meeting a critical success

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a successful meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House. Aside from a Presidential dressing down for
Read more 21 October 2025
Jessica Hunter. | Newsreel.

Hunter new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs

Australia has a new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jessica Hunter would replace Brendan Dowling and lead
Read more 20 October 2025
Bullying at school. | Newsreel

Ministers back national plan to counter school bullying

$10 million will be injected into a new national campaign to counter bullying at Australian schools. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said all state and territory
Read more 20 October 2025
Cigarettes. | Newsreel

New group targets all links in illicit tobacco market

More than 10 government agencies will work together in a “first-of-its-kind whole-of-Government” capability to tackle the illicit tobacco market. Australian Border
Read more 20 October 2025
Dentist and patient. | Newsreel

New guidelines for dentists as $817m pulled from super

A more than 50 percent jump in the amount of superannuation accessed for dental work has sparked the release of new guidelines from the dental profession’s peak
Read more 20 October 2025