CATS 2025

CATS returns to make new memories

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mega-musical CATS is returning to Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre at QPAC in February as part of its 40th Anniversary Australian tour. The smash hit
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United States flag in tatters. | Newsreel

Little global confidence in Trump and the United States

Australians are among citizens from a large number of countries who lack confidence in the leadership of President Donald Trump, as the global image of the United State
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Men at Work promo. | Newsreel

Call to find music coming from a land Down Under

Most Australians love the idea of home-grown music, but not many are proactive in seeking out local talent. New research from Music Australia found 71 percent of
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Queensland Ballet Sia pic. | Newsreel

Gold Coast scores Queensland Ballet debut

Queensland Ballet will debut an innovative contemporary dance experience set to the music of pop icon Sia on the Gold Coast. Elastic Hearts will feature the music of
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Gender pay parity. | Newsreel

123 years until global gender pay parity

The global gender pay gap will be closed in the year 2148 if the current rate of narrowing continues, according to a new report. The 2025 Global Gender Gap report,
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Prime mover. | Newsreel

Push to move record numbers of heavy equipment

A multi-million-dollar heavy equipment auction this week will feature an Australian record 3800 pieces of equipment. Global equipment auctioneer Ritchie Bros will mark
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Subway Socceroos. | Newsreel

World Cup-bound Socceroos seeking new sponsor

The Socceroos may have secured a spot in the World Cup, but they are now searching for a new naming rights sponsor. After a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia last week secured
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Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. | Newsreel

Trails, domes and light shows at new-look Mount Coot-tha

Singapore’s iconic Garden’s by the Bay is among the international inspirations for a re-imagined Mount Coot-tha. Brisbane Lord Mayor Andrian Schrinner has
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Chess pieces depicting the US, Israel and Iran. | Newsreel

What are the endgames in an Israel-Iran war?

By Ian Parmeter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems
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Children in Olympic rings.

Days left to have input into Brisbane 2032 Games vision

Queenslanders only have days left to help shape the vision of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A public survey, which aims to capture how locals want the
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