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Story Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Does Australia’s new National Urban Policy deliver?

By Ehsan Noroozinejad and Nicky Morrison Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes and enjoy green
Read more 3 December 2024
Mining truck. | Newsreel

240-tonne electric mining trucks charged in 30 minutes

Heavy battery electric mining vehicles will be charged in less than 30 minutes as a result of a world-leading initiative in Western Australia. Technology, energy and
Read more 3 December 2024
Elderly man getting advice. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar boost to community legal services

Queensland’s community legal services has received a billion-dollar boost with the path cleared for a national funding agreement to be activated. State
Read more 3 December 2024
Researcher in lab. | Newsreel

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm to power R&D review

Robyn Denholm, the Chair of global automotive and clean energy company Tesla, will lead a review of Australia’s research and development performance. Federal Industry
Read more 3 December 2024
Bails suspected of carrying cocaine. | Newsreel

Record $760m cocaine bust off K’gari as boat breaks down

Australia’s largest seizure of cocaine has taken place off the coast of K’gari after a boat carrying more than two tonnes of the illegal drug broke down. The
Read more 2 December 2024
Veteran talking to counsellor. | Newsreel

New Department of Veterans’ Affairs agency pledge

A new independent oversight agency will advise Government on the support needed by Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in an attempt to improve suicide
Read more 2 December 2024
Woman with stomach pain. | Newsreel

Endometriosis drug Visanne now on PBS

Women living with endometriosis have cheaper access to treatment, with Visanne now added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Federal Health Minister Mark Butler
Read more 2 December 2024
Homeless man. | Newsreel

Homelessness almost doubles risk of death

People experiencing homelessness have a death rate almost double the wider population, according to a new study. The 10-year study from the Australian Institute of
Read more 2 December 2024
Worker on broccoli farm. | Newsreel

Blitz on Gatton farms targets shadow economy

Federal Government officers have raided farms in Gatton, west of Brisbane, following reports of worker exploitation. Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Assistant
Read more 30 November 2024
Australian Federal parliament. | Newsreel

Bill frenzy to clear decks before Christmas

By Michelle Grattan In the chaotic dying days of 2024’s final Federal parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reverted to a role he played in Julia
Read more 30 November 2024