Divers on a reef. | Newsreel

Surprising findings on human planetary impact

In a famous dialogue on the state of the environment, comedian George Carlin predicted that eventually Planet Earth would tire of human activity and wipe us out as a
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Worker using ChatGPT. | Newsreel

Inquiry probes impact of AI on workers

The impact of automated decision making and machine learning on workers is the focus of a new Federal Parliamentary inquiry. In response to the rapid uptake of
Read more 11 April 2024
Water hole in Northern Territory. | Newsreel

Value of ‘iconic’ Great Artesian Basin tested in court

Australia’s Great Artesian Basin will be the focus of debate in Brisbane today, as AgForce heads to the Federal Court to argue one of the world’s largest underground
Read more 11 April 2024
Sophie Bougoure. | Newsreel

Community service burns bright for Bougoure

Within a month of announcing her candidacy for a seat on the Western Downs Regional Council, Sophie Bougoure, was standing shoulder-to-shoulder with neighbours as the
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Artist's impression of Beckett Place, north of Brisbane. | Newsreel

Northside commercial hub restores koala corridor

A new commercial hub in the Brisbane suburb of Bridgeman Downs will restore a native wildlife corridor in the area. Construction on Beckett Place is expected to start
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Young person being consoled. | Newsreel

Young people empowered to shape care system

The Queensland Government will set up a ministerial youth advisory group to provide children who have lived in care the opportunity to share their experiences and help
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Wind farm. | Newsreel

Aussies in no rush to transition to renewable energy

Most Australians prefer a measured approach to the introduction of renewables and are becoming less inclined to accept living near a source of renewable energy. A CSIRO
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Basketball team hugs on court. | Newsreel

Team hugs boost basketball free throw success

Basketballers are more likely to land a free throw if they get a pat on the back or a hug before the shot. A research team led by the University of Basel made the
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Young home owners receiving keys. | Newsreel

Solo Millennials trump Gen X in property stakes

Millennials are the most active property investors, according to the latest CommBank data. Last year 46 percent of the bank’s new property investors were born between
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Toondah Harbour. | Newsreel

Council to push back on Toondah Harbour decision

Redland City Council will push back on the Federal Government’s likely blocking of the $3 billion Toondah Harbour project saying the decision would cost 500 jobs and
Read more 10 April 2024