Unhappy construction worker. | Newsreel

10,000 business predicted to fail before June 30

More than 10,000 Australian business are expected to go into administration this financial year, if the current rate of insolvencies continue. Releasing third quarter
Read more 22 April 2024
Woman sleeping with lizard on lap. | Newsreel

Aussie dragon drops in to disrupt doze

By Graeme Wilson Enjoying her golden years in the leafy western suburbs of Brisbane, nature lover Jean Bray is a living angel when it comes to the local wildlife. A
Read more 22 April 2024
Composer Ethan Waller. | Newsreel

Illness keeping 100,000 students away from school

New digital support services have been released to support more than 100,000 students who are missing out on significant school time due to medical and mental
Read more 22 April 2024
Boy reading book under bed covers. | Newsreel

Is recreational reading plunging towards a death spiral?

By Shane Rodgers I hate to be the one to have to declare it, but reading for recreation may be in a terminal decline. And the thought terrifies me. There is a quote from
Read more 22 April 2024
Woman applying sunscreen. | Newsreel

Aussies face a new standard of sun protection

Sunscreen manufacturers will need to adhere to a new set of standards if they want to continue to be slapped on by sun-loving Aussies. From July 1, the Therapeutic Goods
Read more 19 April 2024
Solar panels and wind farm. | Newsreel

Net zero and 80 percent renewables now law

Queensland is committed to 80 percent renewable energy generation by 2035 under new laws passed by State parliament today. Three renewable energy targets, 50 percent by
Read more 19 April 2024
Australian flags at Anzac Day march. | Newsreel

Greater Brisbane road closures for Anzac Day

As ANZAC Day services are held across Queensland tomorrow, police will roll out additional resources to manage crowds and traffic. Queensland Police have released a list
Read more 19 April 2024
Stressed teacher. | Newsreel

Program aims to take WHS burden off teachers

Queensland teachers will have extra support to reduce administration tasks under a joint Federal-State pilot program. The program will fund 11 specialist staff across 33
Read more 19 April 2024
Ghost Shark Australian Navy | Newsreel

Ghost Shark build gets teeth through accelerator

Australia’s first autonomous underwater combat vehicle, Ghost Shark, is set to become the focus the country’s maritime defence capability. A prototype of the
Read more 18 April 2024
Women shaking hands in meeting. | Newsreel

Unemployment and hours worked on the rise

Australia’s unemployment ranks grew by 21,000 in March but the underlying labour market trends remain stable. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 18 April 2024