Whitsundays in north Queensland. | Newsreel

Whitsundays stars in regional tourism stakes

The Whitsundays remains one of Australia’s biggest regional tourism hotspots, based on the latest data. Tourism Research Australia today released an update on regional
Read more 8 August 2024
Younger people at greater risk of cancer than their parents - Newsreel

Younger generations face higher cancer risk

Younger generations are facing a higher likelihood than their parents and grandparents of contracting half of the main cancer types. An American Cancer Society study
Read more 8 August 2024
Couple worried about bills. | Newsreel

Cost of living rise above inflation for every household

For the first time in more than 13 years, the cost of living for every Australian household has risen faster than inflation. The June 2024 quarter figures from the
Read more 8 August 2024
Japanese researches recycle concrete for bricks - Newsreel

Old concrete being recycled for new housing

Old concrete could be constantly recycled into fresh bricks through a new process that also traps carbon dioxide. Researchers led by the University of Tokyo used
Read more 7 August 2024
Body image issues are consistent across all age groups - Newsreel

Body image pressure spreads across cultures

Body appreciation, or lack of it, has been found to be similar across all age groups as signs emerge of body image pressure spreading across cultural groups. Research
Read more 7 August 2024
Young African child eating. | Newsreel

COVID food price pain lingers for world’s poorest

The world’s poorest countries are still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with billions unable to access a healthy diet. A new United Nations report
Read more 7 August 2024
Nurse helps baby breastfeed in hospital. | Newsreel

‘Sham’ breastfeeding provides options for sick babies

A baby with a blocked oesophagus had been able to be breastfed thanks to a new technique being used at a Brisbane hospital. Oscar was nine weeks’ premature when born
Read more 7 August 2024
The Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, in Yorta Yorta Country, Victoria.

Munarra leads recognition of Indigenous knowledge

Australia’s first Indigenous-led educational centre opened its doors in Victoria today. The Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, in Yorta Yorta Country,
Read more 7 August 2024
Eastern Group Parrot. | Newsreel

Nature corridor link protected on Sunshine Coast

A missing link in a Sunshine Coast nature corridor has been secured through a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Sunshine Coast Council. The
Read more 7 August 2024
Homeless person on park bench. | Newsreel

Rapid response for Gold Coast homeless

A rapid response team has been established to help people on the Gold Coast experiencing homelessness. The Queensland Government Critical Response Team will work with
Read more 7 August 2024