Charity workers packing boxes. | Newsreel

Australian charities hit by rising costs

Australian charities are going backward, as increased costs outstrip a recent rise in revenue. The latest Australian Charities Report, released today, showed a 5.6
Read more 5 June 2024
Nine million deaths caused by pollution - Newsreel

Cardiologists call for urgent action on pollution

Prominent cardiologists have called for a major offensive against pollution, saying it is a bigger health threat than war, terrorism and major diseases. A series of
Read more 5 June 2024
Qantas crew member at boarding gate. | Newsreel

Qantas shakes up aircraft boarding process

As well as checking for the departure gate, Brisbane airport passengers using Qantas will now need to take note of which group they have been assigned. From this week,
Read more 5 June 2024
Artist's impression of vertiport on Brisbane River. | Newsreel

Brisbane River prime spot for air taxi bases

A Gold Coast event showcasing the future of uncrewed air travel has seen a glimpse of what could be in store for Brisbane in the coming years. Australian vertiport
Read more 5 June 2024
Breakthrough in skin cancer treatment - Newsreel

New skin cancer treatment shows promise

Trials of a new cancer treatment have shown promising results in improving the survival odds for people with melanoma skin cancer. Moderna and Merck have announced the
Read more 5 June 2024
Australian flag on army uniform sleeve. | Newsreel

Kiwis set to serve under Aussie flag

ANZAC ties are to set to be strengthened with New Zealanders living in Australia able to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) from next month. Under changes to
Read more 4 June 2024
Dean Gibson Queensland Theatre Board Chair

Gibson new chair of Queensland Theatre Board

Aboriginal filmmaker Dean Gibson is the new Chair of the Queensland Theatre Board. A Guugu Yimithirr man, Mr Gibson is the first Aboriginal person to hold the leadership
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Queensland ambulance. | Newsreel

Budget funds for new Ambulance officers

More than 185 new Queensland ambulance officers will be on duty before the end of the year under new funding to be announced in next week’s State Budget. Almost $130
Read more 4 June 2024
Man dialing number on mobile phone

Number is up for national telephone plan

The doubling of Australians only using mobile phones in their homes over the past 10 years is one of the drivers of a review of the nation’s telephone number
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Volunteers provide food relief. | Newsreel

Extra funding for emergency relief services

Almost $5 million has been provided to community groups to deliver extra emergency relief in response to the cost-of-living crisis. The Federal funding will flow to
Read more 4 June 2024