International aid. | Newsreel

Countries cut billions from international aid donations

Countries across the world are reducing international aid, with contributions dropping by more than seven percent last year. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said
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Queensland Police Service Toyota Aurion. | Newsreel

Deadly start to holidays sparks Easter police blitz

Police will be out in force over the Easter long weekend, with the death toll over this year’s school holiday period already exceeding last year’s number. Queensland
Read more 17 April 2025
Australian Federal Parliament House Canberra. | Newsreel

Leaders remain calm and on-message in second debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their second showdown of the 2025 federal election campaign. The debate, hosted by the ABC,
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Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct in Currimundi. | Newsreel

Action on recreation and rail projects to support Games

The shovels are starting to move across South-East Queensland on projects which will support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This week the State
Read more 16 April 2025
Boxer armoured vehicle produced by Rheinmetall Australia. | Newsreel

Defence industries add $11.9 billion to national economy

South Australia is driving double-digit annual growth in Australia’s defence industry. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the sector
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Some odd things are changing in hotel rooms - Newsreel

The weird things happening with hotels

By Shane Rodgers For me, like many people, the COVID pandemic disrupted many years of potential travel. In some respects, it nudged time forward and sent us through a
Read more 16 April 2025
Woman using asthma puffer.

Mid-afternoon puff best for asthma sufferers

Asthma researchers have studied a person’s “body clock” to identify that mid-afternoon is the best time to use a daily puffer treatment. The team from the
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Sophie Mathisen, Executive Director and Founder of For Film's Sake.

New direction for BIFF through For Film’s Sake

The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) has a new delivery partner and increased funding, as the event looks to re-invent itself in the lead up to the Brisbane
Read more 16 April 2025
The Big Pineapple Festival, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sweet milestone for Big Pineapple Festival

Music lovers will again descend on the Big Pineapple this year, as the Queensland icon hosts its 10th festival. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the Big
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Kedron Brook graphic, Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Call for comment on $85m Kedron Brook plan

Community consultation has opened on a $85 million plan to revitalise a 29km creek corridor in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the
Read more 16 April 2025