Scientist looking at brain activity. | Newsreel

New direct link measures brain networks in real-time

A technological breakthrough, being tested in Brisbane, which interacts directly with the brain has the potential to provide a new tool to combat the mental health
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DNA testing. | Newsreel

Queensland DNA samples head to the United States

The first Queensland DNA samples will arrive in the United States today as part of a $50 million outsourcing testing program. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington
Read more 29 August 2025
Artist's impression of The Paint Factory, Yeronga, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Lick of paint will deliver Australian first in Yeronga

Australia’s first fully integrated arts village will be developed on the site of an old manufacturing plant in the southern suburbs of Brisbane. Brisbane City Council
Read more 29 August 2025
Mining equipment. | Newsreel

Business lands new brand to enhance opportunities

Queensland has launched a new business brand to attract international investment. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said the new brand,
Read more 29 August 2025
Thursday Island. Torres Strait, Australia.

Torres Strait in the frame for filmmakers

Emerging filmmakers from the Torres Strait are being encouraged to produce factual screen stories about their part of northern Australia. Head of Screen Queensland’s
Read more 29 August 2025
Children collection water. | Newsreel

One in four still lack safe drinking water

More than 2 billion people, one in four of the world’s population, lack access to safe drinking water. A new World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF report,
Read more 29 August 2025
Mars habitat. 3D render. | Newsreel

Australians work on blueprint to make metals on Mars

Australian scientists are looking forward to life on Mars and developing ways to produce construction materials on the red planet. CSIRO Scientist Deddy Nababan said
Read more 29 August 2025
Grok avatar Ani.| Newsreel

The risks of AI chatbots in a lonely world

By Daniel You, Micah Boerma and Yuen Siew Koo Within two days of launching its AI companions last month, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app Grok became the most popular app
Read more 28 August 2025
Salamanca Markets, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. | Newsreel

Hobart welcomes back its oldest capital city status

Hobart has replaced Adelaide as the oldest capital city in Australia. New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed, in 2024, the Tasmanian capital’s media age
Read more 28 August 2025
David Sharpe. | Newsreel

Top cop to steer football operations at Perth Bears

The newest entry in Australia’s often scandal-plagued sport of rugby league is putting integrity at the heart the organisation. The Perth Bears Rugby League Club has
Read more 28 August 2025