High-density apartments. | Newsreel

High-rise apartments drive bounce in approvals

High-density apartments drove an almost 17 percent turnaround in building approvals across the country in July, despite Queensland’s numbers going backward. The latest
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Brisbane Catholic Education dance group the Dappīl Meeanjin Dancers. | Newsreel.

Special ceremony for First Nations senior graduates

More than 200 First Nations Year 12 graduates have been honoured at a special ceremony in Brisbane. The event at St Stephen’s Cathedral in the city acknowledged the
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Moon Mountain Sunshine Coast

Historic hotels set to charm for Open House season

A pub crawl that focuses on heritage not hangovers is among the highlights of this year’s Sunshine Coast Open House program. Launched today by Queensland Governor
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Small business feeling heighten cash distress - Newsreel

Rising cash distress in small business

Small business owners are feeling rising levels of distress as their cash flows are threatened by creditors becoming insolvent and their own ability to meet
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Sick child and nurse. | Newsreel

New centre to support children with life-limiting conditions

A new paediatric palliative care centre aims to address the unique needs of children with life-limiting illness. Boosted by a $3m million grant from the Australian
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Research shows people are embracing manipulated images of themselves - Newsreel

Humans are embracing fake self-images

Digital manipulation of a person’s facial image has to go a long way before people stop believing the face is theirs. Japanese researchers found that
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Electricity transmission lines. | Newsreel

Australian emissions drop 0.6 percent in 12 months

Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 0.6 percent in the year to March this year. The latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory
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Woman being hopeful. | Newsreel

Be mindful not to lose hope in stressful times

Hope trumps mindfulness in stressful situations, according to a new study, which analysed the unique circumstances presented by the COVID pandemic. Researchers in the
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Children with Bluey dollar coins.

Bluey bucks released for collectors

A special Bluey collectable coin set has been released the Australian Post, with one in 10 featuring a special-coloured coin. Australia Post Executive General Manager
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Worker inspecting a solar panel in a factory.

Billion-dollar shot for local solar panel production

Australian manufacturers can now access a $500m pool of funding to advance local production of solar panels. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is
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