Teacher in adult training classroom. | Newsreel

‘Ghost colleges’ closed in VET crackdown

More than 150 “ghost colleges” have been closed as the government cracks down on dodgy training providers. Federal Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles said
Read more 21 August 2024
Woman on a farm with phone and tablet computer. | Newsreel

Regional telco customers on hold for reliable service

Regional telecommunication customers are waiting years for reported faults to be fixed and are being sold mobile plans for areas with no coverage. New data collected by
Read more 21 August 2024
QUT's Dr Emma Gray with an Elliot trap. | Newsreel

DNA air capture trial in conservation project

Brisbane researchers have trialled capturing DNA from the air in an attempt to save an endangered Queensland marsupial. A team from QUT’s School of Biology and
Read more 21 August 2024
Amy Shark debuts at number one - Newsreel

Aussie artists have stellar week on charts

Australian artists have recorded their strongest week this year on the ARIA albums chart. Four artists have debuted in the top 15, including Amy Shark whose Sunday
Read more 21 August 2024
Children at childcare centre. | Newsreel

Australia’s childcare ‘deserts’ mapped

Almost a quarter of Australians live in childcare ‘deserts’ with limited access to care and early education for their young children. An international study,
Read more 21 August 2024
Solar farm.| Newsreel

Largest solar farm aims to export power to Asia

Australia’s largest solar farm has received Federal Government approval, with plans to export the power it produces to Singapore. SunCable’s Australia-Asia Power
Read more 21 August 2024
Smart fabric harvests energy from the body - Newsreel

New smart clothing harvests body energy

A new generation of smart clothing has been developed that harvests energy and monitors the body without the need for batteries or external power. The fabric, developed
Read more 20 August 2024
All Saints School principal Robert Campbell with students. | Newsreel

School provides boost for Boonah parents

A regional south-east Queensland primary school is enhancing its links with the community by providing extra support to its working parents. All Saints’ School Boonah
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QUT fashion students. | Newsreel

Van Herpen inspires student fashion installation

Global fashion maverick Iris van Herpen has inspired a student exhibition in the Brisbane CBD. Final year QUT fashion students channelled the Dutch designer for the
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Building under construction. | Newsreel

Coast building approvals hit $2.3 billion

The value of building approvals on the Sunshine Coast increased by $100 million in the past year to hit $2.3 billion. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli said
Read more 20 August 2024