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Border between the USA and Canada. | Newsreel

Australia won’t avoid fallout from Trump tariff tirade

By Scott French In a hectic 24 hours of trade diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has paused his threatened 25 percent tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico,
Read more 5 February 2025
People in hospital waiting room. | Newsreel

New access to real-time hospital waiting times

Queenslanders can log-in to see waiting times at their local hospital in real-time. At the weekend, the State Government turned on an online platform with provides
Read more 4 February 2025
Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Push to better prepare coastlines for climate change

A $100 million funding boost to prepare coastal habitats from climate change is on the Sunshine Coast Council’s Federal election wishlist. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said
Read more 4 February 2025
Person kissing a camel.

Camels the champions of new Outback trail

A new Camel Carnival in Outback Queensland will feature in a month-long celebration of the ships of the desert. State Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the new
Read more 4 February 2025
Banded Hare-Wallaby

4000ha island refuge for endangered Aussie mammals

A sanctuary island is being established off the coast of South Australia as a refuge for nationally threatened mammals. The privately-owned Flinders Island, South
Read more 3 February 2025
Doctor with patient. | Newsreel

Doctors call for new 7-tier system for outdated Medicare

Australia’s doctors have called for an urgent review of Medicare to allow GPs to spend more time with patients and ease the burden on emergency departments. The
Read more 3 February 2025
Scenic Rim, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Scenic Rim joins elite group of eco destinations

The Scenic Rim has joined an elite group of Australian destinations by achieving ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia. It is the 12th region in the
Read more 3 February 2025
Young Endeavour crew. | Newsreel

Young people needed for a final Endeavour

The Young Endeavour’s first circumnavigation of Australia in almost 10 years, will be the last for the current vessel, and the tall ship is looking for young crew
Read more 3 February 2025
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