Escooter close-up. | Newsreel

Police issue pre-Christmas e-scooter warning

A spike in deaths in Queensland related to the use of e-scooters has prompted a warning from police. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is specifically urging parents
Read more 22 December 2024
Woman buying an electric car. | Newsreel

$150m fund to support low-interest EV loans

The Federal Government is bankrolling low-interest loans for people earning under $100,000 who want to purchase an electric vehicle (EV). Federal Climate Change and
Read more 22 December 2024
Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

20-year vision for Queensland tourism sector

Six focus areas will help shape Queensland’s tourism industry over the next two decades. The State Government has released details of its 20-year master plan to drive
Read more 22 December 2024
Submarine building South Australia. | Newreel

New framework for $159 billion shipbuilding spend

A long-term plan to invest almost $160 billion in continuous naval shipbuilding in Australia has been released. Federal Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister
Read more 20 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 20 December 2024
Rising housing price graphic. | Newsreel

Housing continues to support Aussie wealth

Moderating housing prices are yet to impact household wealth in Australia, which rose almost 10 percent in 12 months. New figures from the Australian Bureau of
Read more 20 December 2024
Christmas in Australia. | Newsreel

Australians investing in Christmas cheer

Despite the cost-of-living crunch, new data has revealed Australians plan to spend more this Christmas than in 2023. Australian Retailers Association Chief Industry
Read more 20 December 2024
AI graphic. | Newsreel

What can we expect from AI in 2025?

By Daswin de Silva In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continued taking large and surprising steps forward. People started conversing with AI “resurrections” of
Read more 20 December 2024
Black Snow 2 being shot on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Glass House Mountains ‘the heart’ of Black Snow 2

When the second season of Stan murder mystery Black Snow hits screens on January 1, South-East Queensland viewers will see some familiar backdrops. While season one was
Read more 20 December 2024
Prisoner in cell. | Newsreel

Remand numbers more than 40% of all prisoners

More than 18,000 prisoners are on remand, waiting for their time in court, representing more than 40 percent of Australia’s total prison population. The latest
Read more 19 December 2024