Youth crime changes to be introduced in Queensland this week - Newsreel

Action begins on tougher youth crime laws

The State Government’s so-called Adult Crime, Adult Time policy will expand to new offences this week. The Government announced on the weekend that the next round of
Read more 31 March 2025
St Finbarr’s School, Ashgrove Principal Catherine Connors (centre) visits Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Cairns Diocese)

From city to country, students share STEM knowledge

An innovative city-country partnership with students and teachers will form part of the STEM program at some Brisbane Catholic Education schools. Students and staff from
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Man from Snowy River

Man from Snowy River returns with live orchestra

The Man from Snowy River in Concert returns to Brisbane for its final encore season at the QPAC Concert Hall from September 27-28, 2025. The Southern Cross Symphony will
Read more 27 March 2025
The Australian Government is cracking down on dodgy childcare providers - Newsreel

National crackdown on ‘dodgy’ childcare providers

The Federal Government has announced it will strength regulations governing childhood education and care as part of a crackdown on unscrupulous providers. In a
Read more 27 March 2025
Ruth Vine has been appointed to review of gender hormone treatments.

Senior psychiatrist to lead hormone therapy review

The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of a senior psychiatrist to lead an independent review of the use of hormone therapies to treat children with
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Migration is driving increases in capital city populations - Newsreel

Overseas migration drives capital city growth

Overseas migration is continuing to drive population growth in Australia’s capital cities. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today show
Read more 27 March 2025
SEQ needs to lift its profile - Newsreel

SEQ needs profile and transport lift to compete globally

South-East Queensland needs to lift its profile and improve its transport to be competitive against similar regions around the world, a new analysis has revealed. The
Read more 27 March 2025
COVID vaccines are still recommended for many groups - Newsreel

Fresh advice issued on frequency of COVID vaccinations

The Federal Government is urging Australians over 75 to continue to receive COVID-19 vaccinations every six months. Health Minister Mark Butler said the latest advice
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Chewing gum leads to ingestion of microplastics - Newsreel

Chewing gum linked to ingestion of microplastics

New research has warned that chewing gum can result in the ingestion of thousands of microplastics. A statement released this week by the American Cancer Society said a
Read more 27 March 2025
Sport is no level playing field - Newsreel

New study explodes sport success myths

A new study has rejected the notion that sport is a great leveller that gives kids from all backgrounds an equal chance to succeed. Ohio State University research has
Read more 26 March 2025