Woman and child on sheep station. | Newsreel

Sheep farmers have ridden a rocky rollercoaster

Much of Australia’s early economic success came from the wool industry – a nation “riding on the sheep’s back”. That was then. New longitudinal research just
Read more 22 April 2024
Archie Moore kith and kin. | Newsreel

Kin lifts Aussie artist to prestigious Golden Lion

Queensland artist and QUT alumni Archie Moore has won the Golden Lion for best national participation at the 2024 Venice Biennale – the first time an Australian
Read more 22 April 2024
Women getting advice on drugs. | Newsreel

Fixed-site pill testing centre open for business

Queensland’s first fixed-site pill testing centre has opened. CheQpoint will operate in the Brisbane inner-city suburb of Bowen Hills and offer services every
Read more 22 April 2024
Chef's tasting menu. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast unveils 90 mouth-watering events

Whether you delight in native flavours, charcoal BBQs or fancy a musical extravaganza with your long lunch, The Curated Plate Food & Drink Festival has something for
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Unhappy construction worker. | Newsreel

10,000 business predicted to fail before June 30

More than 10,000 Australian business are expected to go into administration this financial year, if the current rate of insolvencies continue. Releasing third quarter
Read more 22 April 2024
Woman sleeping with lizard on lap. | Newsreel

Aussie dragon drops in to disrupt doze

By Graeme Wilson Enjoying her golden years in the leafy western suburbs of Brisbane, nature lover Jean Bray is a living angel when it comes to the local wildlife. A
Read more 22 April 2024
Composer Ethan Waller. | Newsreel

Illness keeping 100,000 students away from school

New digital support services have been released to support more than 100,000 students who are missing out on significant school time due to medical and mental
Read more 22 April 2024
Boy reading book under bed covers. | Newsreel

Is recreational reading plunging towards a death spiral?

By Shane Rodgers I hate to be the one to have to declare it, but reading for recreation may be in a terminal decline. And the thought terrifies me. There is a quote from
Read more 22 April 2024
Woman applying sunscreen. | Newsreel

Aussies face a new standard of sun protection

Sunscreen manufacturers will need to adhere to a new set of standards if they want to continue to be slapped on by sun-loving Aussies. From July 1, the Therapeutic Goods
Read more 19 April 2024
Solar panels and wind farm. | Newsreel

Net zero and 80 percent renewables now law

Queensland is committed to 80 percent renewable energy generation by 2035 under new laws passed by State parliament today. Three renewable energy targets, 50 percent by
Read more 19 April 2024