Synergia Series 2021

Fashion innovator Iris Van Herpen to exhibit at GOMA

By Susan Schwartz In the world of fashion, there’s not much that hasn’t been done before – except for Dutch designer Iris van Herpen’s fantastical
Read more 14 June 2024
Woman scammed. | Newsreel

Anti-scam plan keeps everyone in the loop

A new anti-scam intelligence loop has been established to facilitate better exchange of intel between government agencies, banks, telecommunications companies and
Read more 14 June 2024
Old solar panels. | Newsreel

Aussies lead push to recycle used solar panels

More than 100,000 tonnes of used solar panels are expected to become waste over the next 10 years and Australian researchers are stepping up recycling
Read more 14 June 2024
People at job interview. | Newsreel

Australian unemployment rate below OECD average

Australia’s unemployment rate is well below the average global rate, according to the latest OECD data. Analysis, released this week, of the 38 countries in the
Read more 14 June 2024
Crowds in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Queensland’s population cracks 5.5 million

Queensland’s population ticked over 5.5 million last year, as Australia’s population nudged 27 million. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures,
Read more 14 June 2024
Leon Stensholm Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast community spirit celebrated

A former elite athlete and natural bodybuilder turned mental health advocate has been named Citizen of the Year at the annual Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community
Read more 13 June 2024
Woman and man shaking hands. | Newsreel

Unemployment rate drops to 4.0 percent

Thousands of Australians returned to work in May as the national unemployment rate fell to 4.0 percent. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data show that
Read more 13 June 2024
Chemist Warehouse sign. | Newsreel

Merger ‘major change’ to pharmacy sector

Sigma Healthcare’s proposed purchase of Chemist Warehouse represents a major structural change for the pharmacy sector, according to the Australian Competition &
Read more 13 June 2024
Man on computer with people rushing in background. | Newsreel

Brisbane more appealing to start-ups

Brisbane has improved its appeal to business start-ups, according to a new report. The Queensland capital has broken into the top 40 in the latest Global Startup
Read more 13 June 2024
Vaccine

Headache post-COVID jab shows it’s working

Suffering side effects after the COVID vaccine indicates you are experiencing a robust immune response that is likely to lessen the chances of infection. Tiredness,
Read more 13 June 2024