Encores at La Boite

Favourite plays return for La Boîte encore

Popular Australian plays such as Zig Zag Street, Single Asian Female and Prize Fighter will be revived in a play-reading series at Brisbane’s La Boîte theatre,
Read more 8 April 2025
An early promotion picture of Suzi Quatro - Newsreel

Quatro adds Brisbane concert to 2025 tour

US-based Rock legend Suzi Quatro has added a Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre concert to her Australian tour. The concert will happen on November 4, 2025
Read more 8 April 2025
Floods in Western Queensland covered an area the size of Victoria - Newsreel

Inland floods wipe out 150,000 farm animals

Floods in inland Queensland have wiped out more than 150,000 cattle, sheep and goats, according to preliminary estimates. AgForce General President Shane McCarthy said
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More than 2000 high potential athletes have been uncovered through a testing program - Newsreel

More than 2000 high potential athletes unearthed

A Queensland Academy of Sport program has identified more than 2000 high potential athletes as part of the talent search ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games. In statement
Read more 8 April 2025
International students are a vital part of the Australian retail workforce - Newsreel

Student caps a threat to retail workforce

Australian retailers are cautioning against further cutbacks to international student numbers. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association
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Schools in NSW have been opened for public use out of hours - Newsreel

School grounds opened for public use

More school grounds in NSW are being thrown open for public use in a trial designed to give families access to more green space. The trial, involving 11 schools, will
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Inland waterways are being choked of oxygen - Newsreel

Earth’s inland waterways are being ‘suffocated’

A dramatic change in the way oxygen is produced and used in inland waterways is ‘suffocating” lakes and rivers, new research has concluded. The research, led by
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The music industry wants radio stations to be required to play more local acts - Newsreel

Music industry calls for better deal on radio airplay

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has called for action to require radio stations to play local music during peak times. It also has asked for local
Read more 7 April 2025
Bunya Pines are a signature feature of the Bunya Mountains National Park - Newsreel

Bunya Mountains to get better trails and amenities

More than $6 million will be spent to upgrade facilities at the Bunya Mountains National Park. The area, located between the Queensland towns of Kingaroy and Dalby,
Read more 7 April 2025
Perri Cutten

Fashion legend Perri Cutten dead at 73

Legendary Australian fashion designer Perri Cutten has died aged 73, according to a statement from the owners of the brand, the Austin Group. Widely regarded as an
Read more 7 April 2025