Rugby League tackle. | Newsreel

The King calls for action on ‘preventable dementia’

Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has called for a multi-million dollar investment to tackle “the only form of dementia that is preventable”. In a National
Read more 24 April 2024
Queensland Rail substation artwork. | Newsreel

Pretty powerful upgrade for railway substations

Two of the oldest electrical links in Queensland Rail’s network are being upgraded, both inside and out. While the operational upgrade of the Corinda and Caboolture
Read more 24 April 2024
QUT Professor Ken Beagley | Newsreel

Giving koalas a fair shot at survival

By Greg Kemp One of Australia’s most iconic animals is under threat, with chlamydial disease decimating koala populations in south-east Queensland. Professor Ken
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Child comforted by adult. | Newsreel

Parent concern for their lonely children

Loneliness is having a major impact on the wellbeing of young people, according to the people who care for them. A survey of Australia’s parents and carers by mental
Read more 24 April 2024
Medical drone. | Newsreel

Long-range drone to boost remote health

A hydrogen-fuelled, emissions-free medical drone is being developed to enhance health services in rural and remote Australia. The drone will be developed through the
Read more 24 April 2024
Mary MacKillop College Nundah principal Erin Wedge and students.

Drive to create ‘courageous young woman’

Creating courageous young women with integrity and a passion to serve drives the new principal of north Brisbane all-girls school Mary MacKillop College Nundah. Erin
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Sad shopper in supermarket. | Newsreel

Consumer confidence low, with little optimism

Consumer confidence is at its lowest level of the year and Australians are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the economy over the next few years. The latest
Read more 23 April 2024
Child vaping in playground. | Newsreel

Record haul blows hole in illegal vape supply

The crackdown on illegal vapes is gathering speed with a recent operation seizing almost half a million, the largest haul since new regulations came into effect in
Read more 23 April 2024
Woman charging electric vehicle. | Newsreel

New sodium-based battery can charge in seconds

Korean researchers have announced the development of a sodium-ion battery that can be charged in seconds. The breakthrough is attracting global attention because sodium
Read more 23 April 2024
Women checks sick child's temperature. | Newsreel

Vaccinations urged to curb child flu death surge

Health authorities are calling for more children to be vaccinated to avoid another spike in deaths in the coming flu season. Head of the interim Australian Centre for
Read more 23 April 2024