Mobile phone tower. | Newsreel

Three-year audit to map mobile phone black spots

An audit to identify Australia’s mobile phone black spots is underway. Accenture has been contracted by the Federal Government to undertake the audit, which began with
Read more 13 May 2024
Brighter times for Australian mining in China - Newsreel

Improved China prospects for Australian coal

Australian coal producers are on track to regain a larger share of the Chinese market off the back of improved bilateral relations. This follows the lifting of a
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New born baby in hospital | Newsreel

More support for mums with eating disorders

A Queensland trial is under way to better support mums with eating disorders during pregnancy and after birth. Run by Mater Mothers’ hospitals, the project aims to
Read more 12 May 2024
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Child neglect causes 40 percent of mental health issues

Up to 40 percent of long-term mental health issues in Australia have been traced back to childhood neglect and abuse. A University of Sydney study has uncovered the
Read more 12 May 2024
Woman clutching stomach in pain. | Newsreel

Extra GP time for women with endometriosis

Extended consultations for women with endometriosis and complex gynaecological conditions will be covered by Medicare next year. From July 1, 2025, two new items will be
Read more 11 May 2024
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Comedy cleansing drives chronic laughter drought

By Shane Rodgers Do you ever think about what makes you laugh out loud and uncontrollably? These days it might be nothing. But there is something in our weird and
Read more 11 May 2024
Controversy over removing apostrophes from signs - Newsreel

Grammar wars erupt in apostrophe scandal

The coffee mug says: Let’s eat, grandma. Let’s eat grandma. Grammar saves lives. It may be rare for grammar to actually save lives but one community in the United
Read more 11 May 2024
Emergency vehicle lights in side mirror

Help for learner drivers when sirens wail

You hear the sirens first. Where are they coming from? You look in your rear-vision mirror and you see the flashing lights. Yep, they are heading your way. You’re in
Read more 11 May 2024
Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. | Newsreel

$250m boost to Brisbane 2032 pathway

The pathway for athletes hoping to compete at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been strengthened with a quarter of a billion-dollar makeover planned
Read more 10 May 2024
Gas cooker | Newsreel

Gas strategy focus on supply and carbon storage

The Federal Government will look to speed up gas production and expand carbon capture and storage as part of its long-term gas strategy. Releasing Australia’s Future
Read more 10 May 2024