AgForce Queensland CEO Michael Guerin. | Newsreel

Agriculture sector in prime position to feed Asia

Expanding markets and better understanding of the industry’s positive environmental impacts will position Queensland’s agriculture sector for future growth. AgForce
Read more14 February 2025
Couple with heart-shaped gift. | Newsreel

Australia places a $535m price tag on love

Spending on Valentine’s Day gifts in Australia this year is tipped to pass $500 million for the first time. Research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA)
Read more14 February 2025
Sunshine Coast waste collection truck. | Newsreel

Battery collection points expanded to counter fire risk

An increasing trend of battery-related fires has prompted an expansion of collection points to dispose of batteries and a review of fire risk management. Queensland
Read more13 February 2025
Ballot box and Australian flag

Claim new election laws hobble charity advocacy

Changes to election laws, passed in Federal Parliament this week, will weaken the ability of charities to advocate in the lead-up to Federal elections, according to the
Read more13 February 2025
Doctor in her office. | Newsreel

Ads push health care as primary career choice

A first of its kind advertising campaign will be launched to attract Australians to careers in primary health care, outside hospitals. Federal Health Minister Mark
Read more13 February 2025
Oliver Twist

Queenslanders want more and more of Oliver

Olivers are set to dominate the Queensland landscape for many years to come as the moniker tops the list of most popular boys’ name in the state for the 12th straight
Read more13 February 2025
Earth inner core. | Newsreel

Earth’s inner core not on solid ground

Earth’s “solid” inner core seems to be changing its structure, according to scientists in the United States. A study by the University of Southern
Read more13 February 2025
April Freeman KC. | Newsreel

Freeman to lead Expert Legal Panel

Newly appointed King’s Counsel April Freeman will lead the Queensland Government’s panel to advise on changes to the Youth Justice Act. State Minister Youth Justice
Read more13 February 2025
Overweight woman and doctor. | Newsreel

10-year study shows bariatric surgery safe and effective

A 10-year study has shown bariatric surgery is effective in lowering a person’s weight by up to 34 percent and reducing the need for diabetes medications. A Monash
Read more13 February 2025
The Andromeda Saxophone Quartet. | Newsreel.

Chamber music festival secures talent-building grant

A $525,000 grant will allow a North Queensland music festival to leverage its success and better develop the next wave of Australian musicians. Australian Festival of
Read more13 February 2025