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Woman looking at phone. | Newsreel

Scam complaints to AFCA show encouraging trend

More than 100,000 Australians lodged complaints with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) last year, an annual jump of eight percent. AFCA CEO and Chief
Read more 2 November 2024
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli. | Newsreel

Meet your new Queensland Government Ministers

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced his new State Cabinet. Premier Crisafulli said a number of new Ministries had been appointed, including Victim Support,
Read more 1 November 2024
Queensland Parliament. | Newsreel

Crime law focus in six sitting days before Christmas

Queensland’s new Parliament will sit for six days before Christmas, with the Government’s crime laws the first legislation to be considered. Premier David Crisafulli
Read more 1 November 2024
Storm and lightning. | Newsreel

Australia’s weather continues to intensify on all fronts

Australia’s weather has intensified over the past two years with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more heavy rainfall and sea level rise. The
Read more 31 October 2024
Covid-19 drive through testing. | Newsreel

Will COVID lessons prepare us for the next pandemic?

By Jocelyne Basseal and Ben Marais The long-awaited independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response was released this week, with lessons on how the nation could
Read more 30 October 2024
Live music on the Gold Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Boost for live music on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast has launched a Live Music Fund to support the industry in the south-east Queensland city. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said established Gold Coast musicians,
Read more 30 October 2024
CSIRO flexible solar cell production facility. | Newsreel

New facility to print flexible solar cells on plastic

A flexible solar cell manufacturing facility has opened in Victoria to fast-track development of the technology. Operated by the CSIRO, the complex can produce thousands
Read more 30 October 2024
Qantas plane taking off from Brisbane airport. | Newsreel

New flights paths to reduce Brisbane aircraft noise

Brisbane residents will enjoy reduced aircraft noise from late November with new flight paths from Brisbane Airport taking effect. Airservices Australia Head of
Read more 30 October 2024
Paddington Tavern refurb. | Newsreel

Extra level for Paddington Tavern in major revamp

The Paddington Tavern, in Brisbane’s inner-west, is set to undergo a major revamp, including the addition of a level. A development application, lodged with Brisbane
Read more 30 October 2024
Woman charging electric vehicle. | Newsreel

$4 million boost for Brisbane battery technology

A Brisbane company has received a $4 million grant to commercialise its new battery technology and boost Australia’s manufacturing capability. AnteoTech, which
Read more 30 October 2024