Woman worried at airport. | Newsreel

Flying these holidays? Some tips to stay clam

By Milad Haghani The holidays are coming, airports are packed and emotions are running high. You’ve probably seen it or even been part of it: that tense moment when a
Read more 18 December 2024
Australian Federal Police officers patrol Parliament House, Canberra, Australia. | Newsreel

More than 1000 threats to politicians over 12 months

Threats to Australia’s Federal politicians have jumped by more than 40 percent over a 12-month period. New Australian Federal Police (AFP) figures show the agency
Read more 18 December 2024
Woman using smartwatch and phone. | Newsreel

Microchip turns smartwatches into disease detectors

A microchip has been developed which can detect disease in the air, paving the way for small portable diagnostic tools. In a new study, NYU Tandon researchers in the
Read more 18 December 2024
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers. | Newsreel

Federal Budget deficit sneaks under $27 billion

The Federal Budget deficit has reduced by $1.3 billion, to $26.9 billion. In providing his Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Read more 18 December 2024
Cybermerc founder and chief technology officer Paul Nevin project manger Caitlin Sauza and analyst Corey Neville.

Cyber cred lures nation-leading talent to Sunshine Coast

A focus on building world-class advanced digital infrastructure has attracted one of the county’s leading cyber-security companies to the Sunshine Coast. Cybermerc has
Read more Partner content
QANTAS plane at Brisbane Airport. | Newsreel

Qantas agrees to $120m compensation fund for handlers

The chance of industrial action disrupting holiday travel plans is lower today, as Qantas agrees to set up a $120 million fund for sacked ground handlers. Qantas Group
Read more 18 December 2024
Kulangoor Memorial Sanctuary reflection pond, Sunshine Coast | Newsreel

Modern approach to designing final resting places

A master-planned cemetery on the Sunshine Coast will feature boardwalks, water features and reflection spaces as final resting places for residents are
Read more 18 December 2024
Charity worker. | Newsreel

Uncertain futures for a third of Australian charities

More than a third of Australia’s charities are uncertain about their future viability as the cost of living crisis hits the sector. A survey of charity leaders,
Read more 18 December 2024
Dog and cat sitting on suitcase. | Newsreel

5 things to consider before boarding your pet dog or cat

By Melissa Starling Around this time of year, pet owners across the country are scrambling to finalise holiday care arrangements. Some lucky animals go to the home of a
Read more 18 December 2024
Counsellor providing support. | Newsreel

Four free mental health centres north of Brisbane

Four new free mental health centres will open in the northern suburbs of the Greater Brisbane area by July next year. Federal Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Read more 18 December 2024