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Ebony Bott. | Newsreel

Ebony Bott to direct Brisbane Festival’s future

The creative inspiration behind world-class performances, from the Sydney Opera House to Arts Centre Melbourne, is the new Artistic Director for the Brisbane
Read more 30 July 2025
Mathias Cormann. | Newsreel

Mathias Cormann to lead OECD until 2031

Australia’s longest serving Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has secured an extended term as OECD Secretary-General. OECD Ambassador for Mexico Sybel Galván Gómez
Read more 28 July 2025
Daley Pearson. | Newsreel

Ludo Studio brings Allen to life for Netflix

The latest Australian-created Netflix feature film is now in production in Queensland. Allen, a heart-warming tale of friendship and adventure, set against the backdrop
Read more 28 July 2025
Hulk Hogan. | Newsreel

Wrestling great Hulk Hogan dies following heart attack

Hulk Hogan, the man who led wrestling’s rise in popularity in the 1980s, has died, aged 71, following a heart attack. A statement from the Clearwater Police Department
Read more 25 July 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Fresh faces set to advise State on small business

A diverse mix of business leaders have been enlisted to form a new Queensland Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group. State Small and Family Business
Read more 24 July 2025
Paul Taylor. | Newsreel

Taylor to head Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees

Paul Taylor has taken over as Chair of the Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees, which oversees the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). A
Read more 24 July 2025
Simon Crooks

Simon Crooks new Games infrastructure boss

The man who delivered Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf will be in charge of the infrastructure build for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Simon Crooks has
Read more 23 July 2025
Ozzy Osbourne. | Newsreel

Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne and his greatest hits

Iconic Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died, aged 76. Osbourne’s family shared the news in a statement, saying “our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away
Read more 23 July 2025
Group of young workers. | Newsreel

Leaders missing the mark with Gen Z workers

The disconnect between a growing Gen Z workforce and their managers is widening due to outdated leadership styles, according to a new study. Consulting firm Engaged
Read more 22 July 2025
Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris. | Newsreel

Smaller Board to streamline Brisbane 2032 prep

The Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee is looking to hone its decision-making process and has reduced its Board numbers and announced advisory groups. Brisbane 2032
Read more 22 July 2025