Scientist testing in lab. | Newsreel

Genetic testing rule change in insurance underwriting

Life insurance companies will no longer be able refer to adverse predictive genetic test results in their policy decisions. Federal Financial Services Minister Stephen
Read more 12 September 2024
Construction business owner. | Newsreel

Queensland business not confident of Olympic boom

Less than 20 percent of Queensland businesses believe they will benefit from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Business Chamber Queensland today released
Read more 12 September 2024
Australian kid holding a flag while celebrating Australia day

Brisbane activities for the September school holidays

Queensland school students start their two-week spring holiday this Friday and Newsreel has you covered on what to do around Brisbane. Outdoors Try stand up paddle
Read more 12 September 2024
The White House. | Newsreel

US media’s take on Presidential debate

The first US Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was held today. Here’s is a snapshot, direct from the sources, of some of the reaction from
Read more 11 September 2024
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) Chief Executive Michael Sterzinger. | Newsreel

Sterzinger new QSO Chief Executive

Arts leader Michael Sterzinger is the new Chief Executive of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO). Mr Sterzinger, who will start in the role in early November, is
Read more 11 September 2024
Striking workers marching. | Newsreel

Half the nation’s strike pain in Queensland

The Queensland economy lost almost 20,000 working days to industrial disputes in the first half of this year, accounting for more than half of the entire country’s
Read more 11 September 2024
Singer in recording studio. | Newsreel

Labels backed to support local music talent

A new program has been established to encourage Australian music labels to support local talent. Music Australia Director Millie Millgate said the Record Label
Read more 11 September 2024
Polaris Dawn astronauts. | Newsreel

Aussies in Antarctica helping to put people on Mars

Australians working in Antarctica are helping prepare astronauts for future missions to Mars. Australian Antarctic Division Chief Medical Officer Dr Jeff Ayton said
Read more 11 September 2024
Students in a university lecture. | Newsreel

Student Ombudsman to be in place by February

A new National Student Ombudsman should be in place by February, with enabling legislation introduced into Federal Parliament this week. Federal Education Minister Jason
Read more 11 September 2024
Woman isolated with COVID-19. | Newsreel

Research focus on mental health during pandemic

Scientists spent more time researching the mental health impact of COVID-19 during the pandemic than the disease itself. New analysis of more than 800,000 COVID-related
Read more 11 September 2024