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Man sad and depressed. | Newsreel

First trial of psychedelics to treat depression promising

Results from the first Australia trial of using psychedelics to treat depression have given hope for a new effective treatment. Lead researcher Professor Susan Rossell,
Read more16 October 2025
Employers have been urged to be on the front foot to address new right-to-disconnect laws - Newsreel

Mobile woes drive 46 percent jump in complaints

Complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman increased last year, with financial hardship cases jumping by almost 50 percent. In her annual report, Ombudsman
Read more15 October 2025
Many people have a fear of posting online - Newsreel

Updated defamation laws a response to the digital age

New Queensland defamation laws aim to better protect people making complaints to police and those managing online platforms. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said
Read more15 October 2025
Australia Post's new electric delivery vehicle. | Newsreel

New electric vehicles boost parcel capacity

Posties will be able to carry five times the volume of parcels and help the environment at the same time as Australia Post rolls out 500 new electric delivery
Read more14 October 2025
People using computer in library. | Newsreel

6 million Aussies struggle to access internet services

Almost a quarter of all Australians have difficulty accessing the internet, preventing them from full participating in society. New research from UNSW Sydney found the
Read more14 October 2025
Court Dog Leo. | Newsreel

This special dog has his day in court, every day

A four-legged justice champion has created a first for Queensland, after being sworn in at court today. Court Dog Leo is the new support canine for the Federal Circuit
Read more13 October 2025
Tradie at back of van. | Newsreel

Police ratchet up pressure on tool thieves

More than 25,000 tools were stolen across Queensland last financial year, promoting a police campaign with local tradies. Officer in Charge of North Brisbane District
Read more13 October 2025
Sad child. | Newsreel

757,000 Aussie children live in poverty as rates rise

One in six Australian children now live in poverty, as new data shows the national poverty rate is increasing. An ACOSS and UNSW report, released today (October 13)
Read more13 October 2025
Woman getting a job. | Newsreel

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million  State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
Read more13 October 2025
Homeless mother and child. | Newsreel

Jump in rate of family violence leading to homelessness

The incidence of family and domestic violence leading to homelessness in Queensland has jumped by almost 15 percent, exceeding the national average. New analysis from
Read more10 October 2025