Chief vet Dr Beth Cookson. | Newsreel

New top vet takes charge from the far north

Far North Queensland vet Dr Beth Cook is Australia’s new Chief Veterinary Officer. Dr Cookson, who lives in Cairns, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having
Read more 19 March 2024
Woman walking down aisle of a airplane. | Newsreel

Globetrotting Australians on the move again

Australians have resumed their love of overseas travel with departure numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels in recent months. In December 2023, overseas departures
Read more 19 March 2024
Graphics of sporting venues. | Newsreel

Panel’s call for Victoria Park stadium rejected

The State Government will not build a new stadium in Victoria Park, despite it being the centrepiece recommendation from the Independent Review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic
Read more 19 March 2024
Artist's impression of 435 Montague Rd, West End. | Newsreel

Rooftop wine cellar for West End development

Kozcorp Projects has lodged a development application for 24-unit, nine level residential building at 435 Montague Rd, West End. It will feature a mix of 2-and-3 bedroom
Read more 19 March 2024
Hands on laptop with alert symbol. | Newsreel

Tech giants to reveal efforts to thwart extremists

Google, Meta, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Telegram and Reddit have been issue legal notices to report on steps they are taking to protect Australians from terrorist and violent
Read more 19 March 2024
Migrant students. | Newsreel

Overseas migration surges as people drought abates

Migration to Australia surged to record levels in 2022-23, but pre-pandemic net immigration patterns have still not fully reset. Figures released by the Australian
Read more 18 March 2024
Couple at event using technology. | Newsreel

Sky’s the limit for EventsAir’s push into US

A Brisbane tech company which supplied software to the London Olympics, Brisbane Commonwealth Games and the G20 has now set its sights on the United States. EventsAir,
Read more 17 March 2024
Scoreboard on flooded field. | Newsreel

Climate change exposing sporting bodies to legal risk

Sporting organisations and their directors face growing legal risks as climate change and extreme weather impact sporting events. A new report from the Environmental
Read more 17 March 2024
Man training students in workshop. | Newsreel

VET sector champions set to shine in training awards

Nominations are now open for this year’s Australian Training Awards, recognising outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. With
Read more 17 March 2024
Australia Post parcel facility. | Newsreel

Australia Post facility to meet eCommerce demand

Australia Post will build Queensland’s second largest sorting facility with a $50m complex set to open at the Brisbane Airport Industrial Park in early 2026. The
Read more 17 March 2024