Man sad and depressed. | Newsreel

First trial of psychedelics to treat depression promising

Results from the first Australia trial of using psychedelics to treat depression have given hope for a new effective treatment. Lead researcher Professor Susan Rossell,
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Age of Aussie parents increases again

The age of parents in Australia continues to rise and is accelerating, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. ABS Head of Demography Beidar
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Young AI-fluent workers have “eyes wide open”

Australia’s first AI-fluent work cohort is embracing the technology, despite most believing it will lead to fewer jobs. A new Microsoft Australia survey found Gen Z
Read more 16 October 2025
Victoria Park Brisbane. | Newsreel

“We are officially in the ground” for Brisbane Stadium build

Dirt is starting to be moved in the race to transform Victoria Park into the centrepiece for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Deputy Premier and State
Read more 15 October 2025
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Superannuation retreat fixes some, but not all, flaws

By Natalie Peng After months of vociferous pushback from the superannuation industry and wealthy investors, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has softened his proposed super tax
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Artist's impression of the proposed development at 91 Montague St, South Brisbane. | Newsreel

Three-bedroom units star in 37-storey South Brisbane tower

More than 200 apartments are planned for a 37-storey residential tower in South Brisbane. Mosaic Property Group has lodged a development application with Brisbane City
Read more 15 October 2025
Employers have been urged to be on the front foot to address new right-to-disconnect laws - Newsreel

Mobile woes drive 46 percent jump in complaints

Complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman increased last year, with financial hardship cases jumping by almost 50 percent. In her annual report, Ombudsman
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New Act boosts QIMR Berghofer breakthroughs

The speed at which Queensland medical innovation can benefit patients has been enhanced with the passage of new legislation in State Parliament. The Queensland Institute
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Many people have a fear of posting online - Newsreel

Updated defamation laws a response to the digital age

New Queensland defamation laws aim to better protect people making complaints to police and those managing online platforms. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said
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The job question we are not asking enough

By Shane Rodgers There is an old saying that the more things change the more they stay the same. It is a mistake to believe that this is always a good thing. When change
Read more 15 October 2025