Peta Harwood, Queensland State Planner. | Newsreel

Harwood to lead Queensland’s Planning Group

Peta Harwood is Queensland’s new State Planner, tasked with facilitating the approval of thousands of homes to combat the housing crisis. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie
Read more 26 January 2025
Dr Katrina Wruck. | Newsreel

Dr Katrina Wruck Young Australian of the Year

Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented
Read more 26 January 2025
Gas extraction, Northern Territory, Australia. | Newsreel

Oil and gas activity lifts business turnover

Business turnover in Australia jumped two percent in November, driven by a strong mining sector. Australian Bureau of Statistics Head of Business Statistics Robert Ewing
Read more 24 January 2025
Builder with apprentice. | Newsreel

$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions

A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. Master
Read more 24 January 2025
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Two new truffle species unearthed by dogs

Two new species of truffle have been found by curious dogs in North America. Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Florida say the new Tuber canirevelatum
Read more 24 January 2025
Forensic scientist. | Newsreel

Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics

Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence. A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more 24 January 2025
Child anxious going back to school. | Newsreel

Tips to help a child with back-to-school anxiety

By Samantha Vlcek From next week, schools will start to return for term 1. This can be a nervous time for some students, who might be anxious about new teachers, classes
Read more 23 January 2025
Debt graphic. | Newsreel

Queensland debt set to soar to $218 billion

Queensland Government debt is forecast to hit $218 billion by 2027-28. In delivering a Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review, State Treasurer David Janetzki said capital
Read more 23 January 2025
Space travel hibernation. | Newsreel

Researchers find mammals’ energy on/off switch

Researchers have identified a metabolic switch in mice, which can induce a hibernation-like state. The team from Georgia State University believe the discovery could
Read more 23 January 2025
Airport scene at sunset. | Newsreel

Review of aviation and maritime security laws

Federal laws covering aviation and maritime security are being reviewed as terrorism makes room for new threats to our transport infrastructure. The Parliamentary Joint
Read more 23 January 2025