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Teacher in classroom. | Newsreel

More students looking for teaching careers

Australia’s pipeline of future teachers has improved with an increase in applications to study education this year, reversing the downward trend of recent years. New
Read more 30 January 2025
Cyclone Queensland. | Newsreel

Call from 0444 444 444 not a scam. It could save your life

In an era when nearly everyone is being bombarded by scam phone calls and text messages, police are encouraging locals to make sure a potentially life-saving, but
Read more 30 January 2025
X-ray of chest. | Newsreel

$32m investment to keep AI-driven medtech in Australia

The Federal Government has taken a $32 million equity stake in a Sydney medical technology company to keep the operations based in Australia. Through the National
Read more 29 January 2025
Woman doing an eye test. | Newsreel

TGA approves first treatment for major cause of blindness

The first treatment for a leading cause of blindness in people over 50 has been approved for use in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved
Read more 29 January 2025
Disabled employee and colleague. | Newsreel

Centre of Excellence to advance disability employment

A $22m Centre of Excellence will be established to advance the disability employment sector in Australia. Swinburne University of Technology will partner with the
Read more 28 January 2025
Australian Chief Scientist Tony Haymet. | Newsreel

Haymet Australia’s new Chief Scientist

World-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur Tony Haymet is Australia’s next Chief Scientist. Federal Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic said Emeritus
Read more 28 January 2025
School zone 40 km/h sign. | Newsreel

17,300 speedsters caught in lead up to schools’ return

More than 17,000 Queenslanders were caught speeding over the school holidays, with police urging drivers to slow down as children return to the classroom this
Read more 28 January 2025
Deepfake graphic. | Newsreel

Police warning over children using deepfakes to harass

An increase in the incidence of children using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes to harass classmates has promoted a warning from the Australian Federal
Read more 28 January 2025
Mining Queensland. | Newsreel

Queensland momentum challenges western dominance

A surging Queensland economy has improved its position in the State rankings, just falling short of pipping Western Australia for the top spot. The CommSec State of the
Read more 28 January 2025
Gold medal Australian Olympian Duncan Armstrong. | Newsreel

Exercise experts eager to shape Brisbane 2032 venues

The long-term benefit of Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games venues will be enhanced if exercise experts are engaged early in the design process. In a submission to
Read more 28 January 2025