People

Ian Stewart and Stuart Waddington. | Newsreel

Ian Stewart new Crime Stoppers Chairperson

Former Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart is the new chair of Crime Stoppers Queensland. CEO David Hansen said Mr Stewart was a seasoned director, executive, and
Read more 8 January 2025
Beau Vernon, Sunshine Coast

Vernon to promote sport for all on Coast

A Paralympic bronze medallist and former AFL player will become the Sunshine Coast’s Sports Inclusion Officer under a national program. Sunshine Coast Council Strong
Read more 6 January 2025
New Year celebrations. | Newsreel

NYE safety tips as 150,000 head to South Bank

Queensland Police are expecting more than 150,000 people to converge on Brisbane’s South Bank area this evening to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks. QPS Acting
Read more 31 December 2024
Chris Rodwell. | Newsreel

Rodwell inaugural CEO of new Australian Retail Council

A former Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner will be the inaugural CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC). Chris Rodwell will step into the Sydney-based
Read more 24 December 2024
Lesbian couple. |Newsreel

Australia-first data quantifies LGBTI+ populations

For the first time, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released an estimate of Australia’s LGBTI+ populations, placing the figure at more than 900,000. ABS
Read more 19 December 2024
Poor mother and child. | Newsreel

More than a million first-time charity users this Christmas

One and four Australian parents fear their children will not receive a present this Christmas, with more than two million worried about feeding their kids this
Read more 17 December 2024
Todd Babiak. | Newsreel

Babiak comes up for sea air on the Gold Coast

The brainchild behind Tasmania’s “Come Down For Air” brand marketing success is the new head of Brand Gold Coast. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said Todd
Read more 16 December 2024
Built up areas have been found to increase the amount people walk - Newsreel

Built-up environments encourage walking

The ability to walk to shops and restaurants in a neighbourhood has been found to significantly lift the likelihood of people exercising. A Washington State University
Read more 16 December 2024
Dr Ken Wishaw, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Sky-high drive continues for pioneering doctor

The pioneer of helicopter medicine in Australia and co-founder of CareFlight has switched his focus from saving lives to saving skies. Doctor Ken Wishaw, the country’s
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Group of people. | Newsreel

Australia’s population officially over 27 million

Australia is now officially a country with a population of 27 million. Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today show Australia’s
Read more 13 December 2024