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Women enjoying cup of coffee. | Newsreel

World-first coffee research leaves vibrant aftertaste

Coffee aficionados rejoice! We are entering a new phase of deep coffee appreciation. New research has mapped a new language to identify the finer taste points of a
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Rural firefighter battles bushfire. | Newsreel

20-year ‘mega droughts’ loom for our sunburnt country

Researchers have warned that Australia could be facing 20-year “mega-droughts” and that future dry periods may be “far worse than we imagined”. A research team
Read more 8 April 2024
Chief vet Dr Beth Cookson. | Newsreel

New top vet takes charge from the far north

Far North Queensland vet Dr Beth Cook is Australia’s new Chief Veterinary Officer. Dr Cookson, who lives in Cairns, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having
Read more 19 March 2024
Man on laptop in carpentry business. | Newsreel

Regional SMEs to provide advice to Government

The Queensland Small Business Advisory Council is looking for regional small business owners with diverse backgrounds from various industries to join the
Read more 5 March 2024