Rooftop solar being installed. | Newsreel

Call for policies to support energy reform at home

A broad cross-section of Australian advocacy groups have urged the Federal Government to use the upcoming budget to better invest in the clean economy. The group, which
Read more 8 April 2024
Rural firefighter battles bushfire. | Newsreel

20-year ‘mega droughts’ loom for our sunburnt country

Researchers have warned that Australia could be facing 20-year “mega-droughts” and that future dry periods may be “far worse than we imagined”. A research team
Read more 8 April 2024
Victoria Park Brisbane. | Newsreel

Former Lord Mayors unite to preserve Victoria Park

Five former Brisbane Lord Mayors descended on Victoria Park at the weekend to oppose a proposal build a stadium in the inner-city Herston parklands. The plan for a new
Read more 8 April 2024
Qantas plane flying with city skyline in background. | Newsreel

Qantas unveils long-awaited frequent flyer revamp

Qantas has today announced a major overhaul of its Frequent Flyer program, including new ways for members to use points to book flights. The airline says the new scheme
Read more 8 April 2024
Artist's impression of humans on the moon. | Newsreel

50 years on the world braces for new moon frenzy

By Shane Rodgers More than 50 years after humans last went for a stroll on the moon, the giant rock is back in fashion and attracting a frenzy of activity. During the
Read more 8 April 2024
Supermarket trolley full of vegetables. | Newsreel

Report urges million-dollar fines for errant supermarkets

Major supermarkets face multi-million-dollar fines under recommendations in the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Review interim report. The inquiry, led by former
Read more 8 April 2024
Unhappy worker. | Newsreel

Insurers back-pay workers over $37 million

Some of Australia’s biggest insurance brands have back-paid workers more than $37 million in unpaid entitlements. Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) entities
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Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in The Intern. | Newsreel

Australians bucking traditional work norms

By Shane Rodgers A growing proportion of the Australian workforce is bucking traditional work norms and adopting more radical and flexible career options. This includes
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Fire Ant researcher Professor Nigel Andrew. | Newsreel

Dangerous ants attacking our way of life

Researchers have warned that Australia’s way of life is under real threat from dangerous fire ants that have crossed the Queensland border and are invading
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Queensland Ballet dancer Joseph Moss. | Newsreel

Rising ballet star recognised as elite athlete

By Susan Schwartz When Queensland Ballet dancer Joseph Moss first enrolled in ballet school, he often hid the fact he could pirouette his way across a stage – now he
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