New foreign investment rules bring challenges - Newsreel

How do you attract foreign investment? Make it harder!

By Melinda Peters, Duncan Bedford, Melissa Simpson and Josh Derko – McCullough Robertson Lawyers The Federal Budget has signalled changes to the foreign Capital
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Fashion Freak Show promotional photo. | Newsreel

Try Brisbane Festival’s program on for size

Arts enthusiasts are being encouraged to find their fit at this year’s Brisbane Festival, which will be headlined by a show from fashion designer Jean Paul
Read more 5 June 2024
Patient and nurse at hospital admissions. | Newsreel

Shine disappears from Gold hospital cover

Australians are being urged to re-consider top-level hospital cover, as the cost of private health insurance soars. Consumer group CHOICE has found that while annual
Read more 5 June 2024
Woman jogging beside Brisbane river at Southbank. | Newsreel

Panel probes health legacy of Games

A free public event in Brisbane this week will discuss how the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can provide long-term health benefits for Queenslanders. On Thursday,
Read more 5 June 2024
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
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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