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
Australian flags at Anzac Day march. | Newsreel

Greater Brisbane road closures for Anzac Day

As ANZAC Day services are held across Queensland tomorrow, police will roll out additional resources to manage crowds and traffic. Queensland Police have released a list
Read more 19 April 2024
Stressed teacher. | Newsreel

Program aims to take WHS burden off teachers

Queensland teachers will have extra support to reduce administration tasks under a joint Federal-State pilot program. The program will fund 11 specialist staff across 33
Read more 19 April 2024
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Ghost Shark build gets teeth through accelerator

Australia’s first autonomous underwater combat vehicle, Ghost Shark, is set to become the focus the country’s maritime defence capability. A prototype of the
Read more 18 April 2024
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Unemployment and hours worked on the rise

Australia’s unemployment ranks grew by 21,000 in March but the underlying labour market trends remain stable. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 18 April 2024
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McCullough Robertson celebrates 38 ‘best lawyer’ awards

McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) is celebrating 38 of its senior staff being recognised in the 2025 peer-reviewed Best Lawyers in Australia awards, announced
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Woman eating chocolate. | Newsreel

Chocolate eating rises, fresh food declines

Australians have turned to chocolate over the past five years as vegetable, fruit and milk consumption drops. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics food consumption
Read more 18 April 2024
Pit bull terrier dog. | Newsreel

Dangerous dog owners risk jail in wake of attack

Owners of dangerous dogs involved in attacks on a person face three years’ jail under new laws passed in Queensland parliament this week. The State Government
Read more 18 April 2024