Historical portrait of Sir John Franklin.

Another victim of ill-fated expedition identified

Scientists have identified the remains of another member of Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated 1845 exploration of the Northwest Passage. Researchers from the University of
Read more 26 September 2024
Scientist testing in lab. | Newsreel

New genetic test to predict heart attack risk

A world-first genetic test which indicates a person’s risk of a heart attack has been developed in Australia. Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
Read more 26 September 2024
The fortunes of young women are on the rise in the workplace - Newsreel

Workplace fortunes of women on the rise

Signs are emerging that the dominance of women in higher education is finally flowing through to income. The Financial Times reported this week that, in the United
Read more 26 September 2024
Doctor with patient. | Newsreel

Price freeze puts NDIS services at risk

The freezing of therapy support pricing by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) could force up to a quarter of Australia’s dieticians to limit support for
Read more 26 September 2024
Global business graphic. | Newsreel

OECD predicts stable growth as global inflation eases

The global economy has turned the corner, with inflation easing and real incomes improving around the world. The OECD‘s Interim Economic Outlook found global
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Family going on holiday. | Newsreel

Exit trafficking on Australian Federal Police radar

An arrest in New South Wales this week has shone a light on the little-known crime of exit trafficking. Australian Federal Police Detective Acting Inspector Emmanuel
Read more 26 September 2024
Andaz Gold Coast pool deck. | Newsreel

The Star Gold Coast secures luxury Hyatt hotel

The Hyatt hotel group will introduce its luxury brand Andaz into the Australia-Pacific region through a presence at The Star Gold Coast integrated resort. Hyatt
Read more 26 September 2024
Industrial robot numbers are growing rapidly - Newsreel

Global robot population growing rapidly

The number of industrial robots in the world has more than tripled in the past 10 years with half a million new units coming online in the last year alone. The latest
Read more 26 September 2024
Doctor looking at brain scan. | Newsreel

New approach to understanding impact of brain injuries

Australian scientists have used a new approach to determine the long-term impact of a single brain injury. The Monash University-led research used blood tests and MRI
Read more 26 September 2024
Drug-resistant bugs have moved to the top of the global health agenda - Newsreel

Worrying trend in the war against bacteria

Global attention is turning this week to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria and the “alarmingly slow” development of new antibiotics. The UN General Assembly is
Read more 25 September 2024