Newstead land

Souped-up luxury apartments for Newstead

The last parcel of direct riverfront land at Newstead has been sold for $64.5 million to Consolidated Properties Group (CPG) which plans to build 200 “landmark”
Read more 30 July 2025
Gilmour's Eris Test Flight 1. | Newsreel

Gilmour launches and learns from first Aussie rocket

Australia’s first locally built rocket may not have achieved orbit, but it managed to leave its North Queensland launchpad this morning. After numerous delayed launch
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Hailstones. | Newsreel

Hailstorms set to pepper Brisbane more often

Brisbane residents can expect to seek cover from hailstorms more often as climate change warms the atmosphere. A new study from UNSW Sydney’s Institute for Climate
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Inflation drop graphic. | Newsreel

Annual inflation rate drops to 2.1 percent

Australia’s annual inflation rate is at its lowest level in more than four years. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today, shows the
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NEXTDC on the Sunshine Coast.

Data Connect service plugs businesses into deals

Businesses with large-scale data needs have access to a new service to identify the best value providers. Sunshine Coast Council has launched Data Connect to leverage
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Couple cheersing with soft drink. | Newsreel

Artificial sweeteners pose greater diabetes risk than sugar

Artificially sweetened drinks pose a greater risk of diabetes than sugar-sweetened products. A new Australian study found drinking one can of artificially sweetened soft
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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
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City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery. | Newsreel

National award for keeping animals and motorists safe

A South-East Queensland initiative to reduce road collisions involving wildlife, across a 3700km road network, has received national recognition. The City of Moreton
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Child watching YouTube. | Newsreel

Expert views on including YouTube in social media ban

The Federal Government has confirmed video-sharing platform YouTube will be included in the upcoming social media ban for children aged 16 and under. In recent days, the
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Mangroves in Redland Bay. | Newsreel

35,000 mangroves set to establish new wetland in Redlands

Thousands of young mangroves plants are rejuvenating a wetlands area in Redland Bay in one of the first projects of its kind in Australia. Redland City Mayor Jos
Read more 30 July 2025