Pope Francis. | Newsreel

Reflecting on Pope Francis’ reforms and controversies

By Joel Hodge and Antonia Pizzey Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church had recently survived being
Read more 22 April 2025
Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO Simon Ling. | Newsreel

Simon Ling new Queensland Treasury Corporation CEO

A finance expert with a “focus on advancing government social financing initiatives” is the new Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO. State Treasurer David
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Qantas promo photo 1936

Qantas’ three-day, 16-stop flight to Singapore

Ninety years ago today two passengers took off from Brisbane heading to Singapore on Qantas’ first international flight. Qantas CEO International Cam Wallace said
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Brisbane Catholic Education St Clares Primary School Yarrabilba students. | Newsreel

Innovative programs open for new families to explore

A focus on “differentiated learning” is helping students in a Logan school excel. St Clare’s Primary Principal Liesl Profke said the Yarrabilba school was one of
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Bleached coral off Cairns, Far North Queensland. | Newsreel

Back-to-back mass bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef has again experienced mass bleaching, only the second time it has occurred over consecutive summers. Australian Marine Conservation Society Great
Read more 17 April 2025
International aid. | Newsreel

Countries cut billions from international aid donations

Countries across the world are reducing international aid, with contributions dropping by more than seven percent last year. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said
Read more 17 April 2025
Queensland Police Service Toyota Aurion. | Newsreel

Deadly start to holidays sparks Easter police blitz

Police will be out in force over the Easter long weekend, with the death toll over this year’s school holiday period already exceeding last year’s number. Queensland
Read more 17 April 2025
Australian Federal Parliament House Canberra. | Newsreel

Leaders remain calm and on-message in second debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their second showdown of the 2025 federal election campaign. The debate, hosted by the ABC,
Read more 17 April 2025
Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct in Currimundi. | Newsreel

Action on recreation and rail projects to support Games

The shovels are starting to move across South-East Queensland on projects which will support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This week the State
Read more 16 April 2025
Boxer armoured vehicle produced by Rheinmetall Australia. | Newsreel

Defence industries add $11.9 billion to national economy

South Australia is driving double-digit annual growth in Australia’s defence industry. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the sector
Read more 16 April 2025