People in job queue. | Newsreel

Unemployment rate rises to 4 percent

Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4 percent in December, despite the number of employed people growing by more than the monthly average for 2024. The latest
Read more 16 January 2025
Caboolture satellite hospital, Queensland. | Newsreel

Audit underlines confusion around Satellite Hospitals

An audit of Queensland Health has found more than 3500 Queenslanders, with imminently life-threatening conditions, presented at one of the state’s new Satellite
Read more 16 January 2025
Woman washing clothes. | Newsreeel

Five ways to save thousands of dollars in 2025

Consumer advocacy group Choice has revealed the most effective ways Australians can save money as they embark on a new year. Choice Editorial Director Mark Serrels said
Read more 16 January 2025
Nolans project Northern Territory, Australia. | Newsreel

$200m boost for world-class rare earths project

One of the world’s largest rare earths metal projects, to be based in the Northern Territory, is a step closer following a $200m investment from the National
Read more 16 January 2025
QIMR Berghofer researcher Dr Brittany Mitchell, right, and colleague. | Newsreel

Gene discovery helps better predict risk of depression

Scientists have enhanced the ability to predict a person’s risk of depression through the discovery of almost 300 more genes linked to the condition. The global study,
Read more 16 January 2025
Artist impression of Mooloolaba Foreshore Stage 2.

Millions to progress Mooloolaba transformation

The upgrade of the Mooloolaba foreshore, on the Sunshine Coast, has been bolstered by a multi-million cash injection through the SEQ Liveability Fund. The Federal and
Read more 16 January 2025
Multi-generational family. | Newsreel

Gen Beta makes its debut in 2025. Five trends to watch

2025 represents the first time in history seven generations (eight, if you count centenarians) will be alive at the same time, with Gen Beta joining the party. Babies
Read more 16 January 2025
Flags of Israel and Palestine. | Newsreel

What the Gaza deal really means. An expert’s view.

After 15 months of bitter conflict on the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire deal has been agreed which promises an end to the fighting and will allow for the access of food and
Read more 16 January 2025
Caucasian couple looking surpsised in the car

Five surprising items you should not keep in your car

Victoria’s peak motoring body has published a list of five times that motorists should not keep in their cars. They include some electronic devices, medicines, aerosol
Read more 15 January 2025
Woman reading a book. | Newsreel

Looking for a dopamine hit? Read a great book

The power of words has been confirmed, with new experiments showing the human brain releases chemicals based on language, just as it does for physical experiences. An
Read more 15 January 2025