Online gambler. | Newsreel

Cash gone in a glance as biometric tech takes hold

The world of online gaming is providing an insight into the future of digital payments, with biometric facial and fingerprint verification becoming the norm. An analysis
Read more 1 October 2024
Young woman in counselling session. | Newsreel

Social media levy call to fund mental health support

More than half of Australia’s youth living with mental health problems cannot afford to get help, with calls for social media company profits to be taxed to fund
Read more 1 October 2024
Running on the weekend can be just as effective as an every day routine - Newsreel

Weekend exercise ‘just as effective’ as daily routine

A new study has found that “weekend warrior” physical activity may be just as effective as regular exercise across a week. Massachusetts General Hospital researchers
Read more 1 October 2024
Families found new connection opportunities during the COVID pandemic - Newsreel

Have we squandered our best change opportunity?

By Shane Rodgers Just for a moment everything seemed possible. Overnight, companies learned to use technology to allow their knowledge economy workers to live a
Read more 1 October 2024
Human cells. | Newsreel

‘Pause button’ for human development discovered

The ability of some mammals in the wild to pause the development of an embryo during harsh conditions has been found to be possible in humans. Researchers in Europe say
Read more 1 October 2024
Anzac Square in Brisbane with Central Station in the background.

Meanjin musings keep Albert Street name in place

Brisbane’s new Cross River Rail train station at Albert Street will be called … Albert Street. After a round of public consultation, the decision was made to keep
Read more 30 September 2024
Story Bridge Kemp Place Dec 1954. | Newsreel

Brisbane cubed reveals River City’s history

Brisbane’s evolution from the 1800s will be showcased on a mega wall during a three-day exhibition, starting tomorrow. The Cube, at QUT’s Garden Point Campus in the
Read more 30 September 2024
Australian actor Charlee Fraser on Bondi Beach, Australia.

Hemsworth voices new Qantas ad: Watch the video

Qantas has launched a new campaign targeting the North American market, the first in more than a decade. Qantas Group Chief Marketing Officer Petra Perry said the
Read more 30 September 2024
Elderly couple looking at computer. | Newsreel

Retirement calculators missing crucial information

Many superannuation fund retirement calculators have been exposed as providing inappropriate advice, prompting calls for access to more independent information for
Read more 30 September 2024
Kris Kristofferson in A Star is Born.

Kris Kristofferson’s death ends a golden era

Legendary actor and singer Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88 after a prolific life of hits, accolades and sporting and academic achievements. The artist’s family
Read more 30 September 2024