New metabots. | Newsreel

Shape-shifting robots rise from thin sheets. Watch video

Researchers have created robots which can “shape-shift” without the need for a motor. North Carolina State University scientists have developed metabots, made from
Read more17 October 2025
Adults dressed up for Halloween. | Newsreel

$500m Aussie Halloween no longer child’s play

One of America’s biggest events, Halloween, is taking hold Down Under with Aussies tipped to spend close to $500 million on the spooky holiday this year. New research
Read more17 October 2025
Property Clearance Director Jude Morton. | Newsreel

Tax deduction would clear the way to boost housing stock

A Brisbane-based family business has a novel suggestion to increase housing stock through the implementation of a new tax deduction. Property Clearance cofounder and
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QUT Professor Bree Hadley. | Newsreel

Digital record honours 50 years of Disability Arts

A new website has been launched which celebrates 50 years of creativity and progress in Disability Arts. Project Chief Investigator Professor Bree Hadley said Disability
Read more16 October 2025
Susan Fraser. | Newsreel

Susan Fraser new CEO of ARNECC

Brisbane executive Susan Fraser is the new CEO of the national body which manages the regulatory framework for electronic conveyancing of property in Australia. Ms
Read more16 October 2025
Unemployment hits 4.1 percent - Newsreel

4.5% unemployment rate highest since 2021

Australia’s unemployment rate is at its highest level in almost four years. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the seasonally adjusted
Read more16 October 2025
Artist's impression of the entrance to the new Albert Street train station in Brisbane. | Newsreel

10km Cross River Rail to now cost $19 billion

The first passengers on Brisbane’s Cross River Rail’s are still four years away, with the project costing taxpayers more than $19 billion by then. Following almost a
Read more16 October 2025
Passengers in airport queue. | Newsreel

Aussie airports land passenger records

A Thursday in September was the busiest day in Australia for airline travel since before the pandemic, with Brisbane Airport recording it busiest day ever in that
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Staff in call centre. | Newsreel

ATO call centre under fire from tax agents

Accountants have expressed their frustration with the Australian Tax Office, with most queries directed to call centre staff with less than 12 months’ experience. Tax
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Broadway Hotel and tower development, Brisbane. | Newsreel

New plans to restore Broadway alongside 24-storey project

New plans to fully restore the state-heritage-listed Broadway Hotel in Woolloongabba, alongside a 24-storey residential development, have been submitted to Brisbane City
Read more16 October 2025