Jaws promotional image. | Newsreel

50 years on and Jaws’ two notes still quicken heartbeats

By Alison Cole Our experience of the world often involves hearing our environment before seeing it. Whether it’s the sound of something moving through nearby water, or
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Jane Larkin, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Larkin takes her storytelling to The Edge

An array of Australian sporting champions have been meshed with a kaleidoscope of iconic Sunshine Coast locations in a new Netflix film. The Edge, which premiers on the
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Companions of the Order of Australia. | Newsreel

Queenslanders awarded top King’s Birthday Honours

More than 800 Australians have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List. Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn revealed
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Crowd at music festival. | Newsreel

Not all arts support comes with a price tag

A government-enabled one-stop shop is among a raft of recommendations made to support Australia’s creative industries, beyond direct funding. A new insights report
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Baby and Johnny in Dirty Dancing | Newsreel

Brisbane date for Dirty Dancing in Concert

No one will be put in the corner when Dirty Dancing in Concert hits Brisbane in October. Tickets go on sale from tomorrow (May 7) for the Australian tour of the
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CEEBS

Funded content targets audiences where they are watching

Almost $20 million has been invested in local content production, supporting more than 110 projects. Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said
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Bluey's World theme park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Bluey’s World tipped to pump $18m into city economy

After attracting more than 200,000 visitors in less than six months, Brisbane attraction Bluey’s World will extend its season. Queensland Tourism Minister Andrew
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Gangnam Style statue in South Korea. | Newsreel

Top 10 videos over 20 years of YouTube

Video-sharing platform YouTube turned 20 this month and now sees more than 500 hours of content uploaded to it every minute. Independent music blog Stereogum crunched
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Sophie Mathisen, Executive Director and Founder of For Film's Sake.

New direction for BIFF through For Film’s Sake

The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) has a new delivery partner and increased funding, as the event looks to re-invent itself in the lead up to the Brisbane
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Sophie Lowe as Zoe in Imposter Syndrome’s Posthumous | Newsreel

Posthumous shows Queensland film makers no imposters

A truly Queensland horror story is currently unfolding. The production of Posthumous, a chilling supernatural horror film created by local production company Imposter
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