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ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson. | Newsreel

ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase

A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
Read more 17 July 2025
Heath Raftery. | Newsreel

Living Lab connects thousands of energy users

Thousands of Australian homes and businesses will be connected in a “Living Lab” to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy. The CSIRO’s new National
Read more 17 July 2025
Couple receiving advice in home. | Newsreel

Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance

A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees. CPA Australia
Read more 17 July 2025
Satellite dish and Australian flag. | Newsreel

Defence boldy goes into recruiting mode for Space Force

Australia is recruiting to set up a dedicated Space Force. Federal Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan highlighted the need to
Read more 16 July 2025
Australia and china Klenger

As they said it: Albanese and Xi Jinping

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing today. In Newsreel’s direct-from-the-source style, here are the
Read more 15 July 2025
Koala, Australia. | Newsreel

Modern net captures Queensland wildlife

A public database of Queensland’s flora and fauna has received a multi-million-dollar upgrade. State Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the WildNet website now
Read more 15 July 2025
K'gari, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Global recognition for K’gari name change

It’s official. Fraser Island is no more. Australia’s request to have the world’s largest sand island known globally as K’gari has been approved. Federal
Read more 15 July 2025
Former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

Hard to dismiss impact of Civic Centre after 50 years

Ipswich is partying this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s Civic Centre. Opened in 1975 by then Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, the occasion is
Read more 15 July 2025
Nuclear button. | Newsreel

‘Nuclear monarchies’ put a target on health of world leaders

In the current climate of global uncertainty, a new study has shone a light on the health of leaders of nuclear-armed countries. Professor Nick Wilson, from the
Read more 15 July 2025
Census Australia. | Newsreel

Central Queensland puts 2026 Census to the test

Central Queensland residents will take part in a Census dry run next month, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) prepares for the 2026 whole-of-nation
Read more 14 July 2025