Raptis Investments CEO Tim Beirne. | Newsreel

Colmslie Wharves missing link in river tourism push

Plans have been unveiled for a new commercial marina in Brisbane which aims to boost water-based tourism in the River City. Colmslie Wharves will be co-located with
Read more 22 April 2025
Woman worried looking at phone. | Newsreel

Cost of living crisis spawns rise in job scams

Australians lost more than $4 million in one month this year to job scams, sparking a police warning. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commander Graeme Marshall said
Read more 22 April 2025
Man eating banana. | Newsreel

A-peeling new way to lower blood pressure

Eating more bananas may help reduce high blood pressure more effectively than just reducing your salt intake, especially for men. Researchers from the University of
Read more 22 April 2025
Body Worlds exhibition. | Newsreel

Brisbane to host BODY WORLDS exhibition

An exhibition, featuring preserved human bodies, which has attracted 56 million visitors across the globe, is coming to Brisbane for the first time. BODY WORLDS: The
Read more 22 April 2025
Amy-Lehpamer as Dusty Springfield. | Newsreel

Lehpamer dusts off repertoire in latest Springfield musical

Brisbane performer Amy Lehpamer will reprise her role as Dusty Springfield, when the life of the legendary singer is showcased in a short-run show in June. Presented by
Read more 22 April 2025
Pope Francis. | Newsreel

Reflecting on Pope Francis’ reforms and controversies

By Joel Hodge and Antonia Pizzey Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church had recently survived being
Read more 22 April 2025
Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO Simon Ling. | Newsreel

Simon Ling new Queensland Treasury Corporation CEO

A finance expert with a “focus on advancing government social financing initiatives” is the new Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO. State Treasurer David
Read more 17 April 2025
Qantas promo photo 1936

Qantas’ three-day, 16-stop flight to Singapore

Ninety years ago today two passengers took off from Brisbane heading to Singapore on Qantas’ first international flight. Qantas CEO International Cam Wallace said
Read more 17 April 2025
Brisbane Catholic Education St Clares Primary School Yarrabilba students. | Newsreel

Innovative programs open for new families to explore

A focus on “differentiated learning” is helping students in a Logan school excel. St Clare’s Primary Principal Liesl Profke said the Yarrabilba school was one of
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Bleached coral off Cairns, Far North Queensland. | Newsreel

Back-to-back mass bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef has again experienced mass bleaching, only the second time it has occurred over consecutive summers. Australian Marine Conservation Society Great
Read more 17 April 2025