Looking at blood in lab. | Newsreel

Biomarker breakthrough to flag babies at risk of SIDS

Biomarkers have been discovered which could be used to identify babies at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). University of Virginia Health (UVA) researchers in
Read more 28 January 2025
Woman outside block of units. | Newsreel

ABS elevates strata managers as shortage exposed

An Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) decision has provided hope a critical shortage of strata managers, sparked by more Australians opting for high-density living,
Read more 28 January 2025
Queensland Rail train at station. | Newsreel

Rail and road funding critical to busting Coast congestion

A decision to place funding to complete the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail on the backburner has raised the ire of Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli. Mayor Natoli said
Read more 28 January 2025
Home owners with keys. | Newsreel

Stamp duty abolition first task for Parliament

Abolishing stamp duty on new homes for first home buyers will the first order of business when Queensland Parliament resumes next week. Premier David Crisafulli said the
Read more 26 January 2025
Peta Harwood, Queensland State Planner. | Newsreel

Harwood to lead Queensland’s Planning Group

Peta Harwood is Queensland’s new State Planner, tasked with facilitating the approval of thousands of homes to combat the housing crisis. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie
Read more 26 January 2025
Dr Katrina Wruck. | Newsreel

Dr Katrina Wruck Young Australian of the Year

Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented
Read more 26 January 2025
Gas extraction, Northern Territory, Australia. | Newsreel

Oil and gas activity lifts business turnover

Business turnover in Australia jumped two percent in November, driven by a strong mining sector. Australian Bureau of Statistics Head of Business Statistics Robert Ewing
Read more 24 January 2025
Builder with apprentice. | Newsreel

$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions

A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. Master
Read more 24 January 2025
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Two new truffle species unearthed by dogs

Two new species of truffle have been found by curious dogs in North America. Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Florida say the new Tuber canirevelatum
Read more 24 January 2025
Forensic scientist. | Newsreel

Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics

Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence. A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more 24 January 2025