Queensland fire engine | Newsreel

New Fire Department for Queensland

The structure of Queensland’s emergency services will change from June this year under new laws passed in State Parliament this week. From July 1, the state will have
Read more 3 May 2024
Graphic showing Australia connected with the world. | Newsreel

New risk-based approach to foreign investment

A new risk-based approach to foreign investment will see more scrutiny of investment proposals around critical infrastructure, minerals and technology and a more
Read more 3 May 2024
Cattle grazing | Newsreel

Greener pastures drop red-meat emissions

Improved land management has helped Australia’s red meat industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by almost 80 percent. A CSIRO report found that in 2021 net
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Fake email barrage leads to charges

Two Gold Coast residents, who allegedly sent almost 2 million fake text messages over a two-week period earlier this year, have been charged by Queensland Police. A
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Queensland Police Acting Superintendent Chris Toohey with Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli | Newsreel

Mayor’s warning as scammers hijack identity

Fraudsters have been masquerading as Rosanna Natoli, with the newly-elected Sunshine Coast Council Mayor urging the community to be aware of fake approaches under her
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CTM and Virgin sponsorship deal for Yulari students.

First Nations children given education boost

The vast distances some First Nations children need to travel just to attend school each term can prohibit them from an education. But now children from Yalari, which
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Women in research lab. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar boost for medical research

Almost $2 billion will be invested in medical research under a new Federal Government initiative. The bulk of the funding, $1.4 billion, will be allocated through the
Read more 2 May 2024
Eta Aquariid meteor captured in Wyoming in 2013. | Newsreel

Long weekend meteor shower for Brisbane

Set your alarm clocks Brisbane if you want to sneak a peak of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this long weekend. The celestial show is one of the best visible in the
Read more 2 May 2024
Taylor Swift moves to the top of the solo album rankings - Newsreel

Rampaging Taylor Swift closes in on Beatles records

Music powerhouse Taylor Swift is continuing to break chart records, moving to the top of the historic soloist number one album ranks. Swift’s latest album, The
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Jet airplane refuelling. | Newsreel

Low-carbon aviation may take off on landfill gas

A low-carbon aviation industry is a step closer thanks to a world-first development by researchers at the University of Sydney. A team led by Professor PJ Cullen has
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