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Woman on phone in car. | Newsreel

Road safety messaging targets “other drivers”

A new road safety campaign in the United States is leaning into research that shows most drivers think other road users are the problem. Transurban, which operates toll
Read more 17 February 2025
Paul Williams Queensland Under Treasurer. | Newsreel

Williams new Queensland Under Treasurer

A 30-year veteran in the banking and property industry has been appointed to lead Queensland Treasury. State Treasurer David Janetzki said Paul Williams, the current
Read more 17 February 2025
Australian Federal Parliament House of Representatives.

Don’t accept band-aid solutions in election campaign

By Dr Ashley Craig Australia heads towards a federal election campaign facing enormous economic challenges and we’re dangerously complacent because of decades of
Read more 17 February 2025
University students. | Newsreel

SUSH plans for Inala and Beenleigh

Inala and Beenleigh will be among the next homes for new Suburban University Study Hubs (SUSHs). The South-East Queensland locations are among five new sites announced
Read more 14 February 2025
Married couple. | Newsreel

Record number of weddings on Valentine’s Day

Love was definitely in the air in Brisbane today, with a record number of couples choosing Valentine’s Day to tie the knot in the city’s registry. Queensland
Read more 14 February 2025
Online dating app

Valentine’s Day warning from police

“Hello reader, it’s me, the Editor, from Newsreel dating, i’m glad to talk to you here, i hope that we can get to know more …” Are you hooked? Australian
Read more 14 February 2025
Sunshine Coast waste collection truck. | Newsreel

Battery collection points expanded to counter fire risk

An increasing trend of battery-related fires has prompted an expansion of collection points to dispose of batteries and a review of fire risk management. Queensland
Read more 13 February 2025
Ballot box and Australian flag

Claim new election laws hobble charity advocacy

Changes to election laws, passed in Federal Parliament this week, will weaken the ability of charities to advocate in the lead-up to Federal elections, according to the
Read more 13 February 2025
Doctor in her office. | Newsreel

Ads push health care as primary career choice

A first of its kind advertising campaign will be launched to attract Australians to careers in primary health care, outside hospitals. Federal Health Minister Mark
Read more 13 February 2025
Oliver Twist

Queenslanders want more and more of Oliver

Olivers are set to dominate the Queensland landscape for many years to come as the moniker tops the list of most popular boys’ name in the state for the 12th straight
Read more 13 February 2025