People in remote store Australia. | Newsreel

Cheaper essentials delivered for remote communities

Essential groceries in more than 70 remote Australian communities will be cheaper from today through a new Federal subsidy scheme. Federal Minister for Indigenous
Read more 1 July 2025
Seafood platter. | Newsreel

More than seafood labelling needed to end fishy practices

Australian menus will evolve over the next year to better identify the origin of seafood dishes. The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) said hospitality
Read more 1 July 2025
Student nurse with supervisor. | Newsreel

Prac payments now available for selected students

Student health care providers and teachers receive a financial boost from today with prac payments kicking in. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said eligible
Read more 1 July 2025
Woman applying sunscreen. | Newsreel

ACCC claims sunscreen reef messaging greenwashing

A popular sunscreen brand is being taken to court over its use of “reef friendly” messaging on its products. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more 1 July 2025
Gas cooker | Newsreel

Gas market review to secure domestic supply

A review into Australia’s gas market regulations aims to ensure sufficient domestic supply in the future. Federal Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said
Read more 1 July 2025
Australian and Aboriginal flag. | Newsreel

In defence of the Welcome to Country

By Steve Zeppa I don’t identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, I don’t speak for Anglo-Australians, nor represent the thoughts of our wide and
Read more 1 July 2025
Sculpture at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. | Newsreel

Shape of Queensland talent on show at Mt Coot-tha

The Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens is set to be transformed into a vibrant outdoor gallery when the 2025 Brisbane Sculpture Festival returns later this month. Sculptors
Read more 1 July 2025
Bangarra Dance Theatre's The Bogong Song. A call to Country. | Newsreel

Bogong’s song calls for children to wonder

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will host the world premiere of Bangarra Dance Theatre‘s newest creation in September. One of Australia’s leading
Read more 30 June 2025
New Your Home Care CEO Ashley Howden. | Newsreel

Your Home Care makes Howden full-time CEO

Former journalist and experienced non-executive director Ashley Howden is the new CEO of South-East Queensland disability care provider Your Home Care. After serving as
Read more 30 June 2025
Tax graphic. | Newsreel

Individuals carry the country with $300 billion tax bill

With the new tax year starting tomorrow, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its annual Taxation Statistics report. The latest data, from the 2022-23
Read more 30 June 2025