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Wikileaks website and Julian Assange photo. | Newsreel

Assange deal not the end of freedom fight

The deal which allowed Julian Assange to be released from prison today, has done little to address the broader issue of press freedom, according to Australia’s Media,
Read more 27 June 2024
Woman vaping. | Newsreel

Senate passes new vape laws from July 1

By Steve Zeppa The Federal Senate today passed new laws which will restrict the sale of vapes in Australia from next week, with late changes to the Bill sparking mixed
Read more 26 June 2024
Empty surgery room. | Newsreel

People trafficking report reveals growing concern

Global trafficking of people for organ removal is a growing concern, according to the latest report out of the United States. The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report,
Read more 26 June 2024
Gold Coast Australians of the Year Brett & Belinda Beasley. | Newsreel

Campaign for Jack’s Law in spotlight

Public safety advocates Brett and Belinda Beasley, whose work led to the introduction of Jack’s Law, have been named the Gold Coast’s Australians of the Year. The
Read more 26 June 2024
New BOM website. | Newsreel

BOM launches new website for feedback

The Bureau of Meteorology has unveiled a test version of its new website and is asking for feedback. Bureau of Meteorology Chief Customer Officer Dr Peter Stone said the
Read more 25 June 2024
Energy storage batteries. | Newsreel ]

Pilots explore renewable energy sharing

Caloundra and Townsville residents will pilot a new system to store and re-use locally produced energy across the community. Queensland Government Local Renewable Energy
Read more 25 June 2024
Child in wheelchair with basketball. | Newsreel

All abilities multisport day for Ipswich children

Children with a disability will be taking part in an inaugural multisport day in Springfield, south-west of Brisbane, next week. As part of its Active Kids program,
Read more 25 June 2024
Doctor with patient. | Newsreel

Spike in intake of overseas-trained doctors

Australia has increased the annual intake of overseas-trained doctors by more than 1500 over the past five years, with Queensland numbers almost doubling. New Federal
Read more 25 June 2024
Sunshine Coast waste collection truck. | Newsreel

Battery disposal sparking truck fires

Battery-related fires in waste collection trucks have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to urge residents to dispose of the charging devices more safely. Council’s
Read more 24 June 2024
House under construction. | Newsreel

New climate resilience measures for building code

Australian building codes are set for a shake-up with new provisions for climate resilience and carbon-footprint reporting to be considered. Federal, state and territory
Read more 24 June 2024