Former QIMR Berghofer director Professor Michael Good. | Newsreel

$20 million diary mix-up a boost for QIMR Berghofer

A diary mishap and chance meeting with a Prime Minister led to a $20 million bonus for the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. In the first of a special podcast
Read more 14 August 2025
The Star Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Building approvals up 13 percent, regions lead the way

Queensland has logged a 13 percent jump in home approvals compared to the same time last year, according to Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell. Mr Bidwell said the latest
Read more 12 August 2025
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival

Foodie paradise at Moreton Bay Festival

The Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival could be where your self-control goes to die in 2025. A general admission ticket will get you access to live cooking demos from
Read more 12 August 2025
Change ahead graphic

Aussie workers likely to change career at least twice

By Catherine de Fontenay and Alex Robson Over the next two decades, the average Australian worker is likely to change occupations at least twice. Rapid technological
Read more 12 August 2025
Interest rate cut. | Newsreel

RBA cuts cash rate to 3.6 percent

The RBA has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6 percent at its Board meeting today. Here is it’s statement in full: Inflation has continued to
Read more 12 August 2025
Virgin Australia plane. | Newsreel

Airlines struggle to offer pre-pandemic seat numbers

Domestic airline passenger numbers have returned to pre-pandemic level, but seats on offer have not kept up with increased demand. The latest Australian Competition and
Read more 12 August 2025
Sugar cane train Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Primary goal is a $30 billion industry by 2030

A six-month consultation process has shaped a 25-year blueprint for Queensland’s primary producers. Premier David Crisafulli said Prosper 2050 was the state’s
Read more 12 August 2025
Olivia Tolliver

Adding extra spark to deliver power walking

Power walking is taking on a new meaning with the development of a tool which turns footsteps into electricity. A mechanical engineering major at Cornell University, in
Read more 12 August 2025
Queensland Ballet brain injury community classes.

Power of ballet supports people with brain injuries

The power of dance is being used to reduce the isolation experienced by many Queenslanders with a brain injury. Queensland Ballet operates Ballet for Brain Injury
Read more 12 August 2025
Confused robot. | Newsreel

Noise shield to protect content from AI learning models

Australian researchers are developing a “noise” shield which can prevent unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) systems learning from photos, artwork and
Read more 12 August 2025