QIMR Berghofer researcher Dr Brittany Mitchell, right, and colleague. | Newsreel

Gene discovery helps better predict risk of depression

Scientists have enhanced the ability to predict a person’s risk of depression through the discovery of almost 300 more genes linked to the condition. The global study,
Read more 16 January 2025
Artist impression of Mooloolaba Foreshore Stage 2.

Millions to progress Mooloolaba transformation

The upgrade of the Mooloolaba foreshore, on the Sunshine Coast, has been bolstered by a multi-million cash injection through the SEQ Liveability Fund. The Federal and
Read more 16 January 2025
Multi-generational family. | Newsreel

Gen Beta makes its debut in 2025. Five trends to watch

2025 represents the first time in history seven generations (eight, if you count centenarians) will be alive at the same time, with Gen Beta joining the party. Babies
Read more 16 January 2025
Flags of Israel and Palestine. | Newsreel

What the Gaza deal really means. An expert’s view.

After 15 months of bitter conflict on the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire deal has been agreed which promises an end to the fighting and will allow for the access of food and
Read more 16 January 2025
Caucasian couple looking surpsised in the car

Five surprising items you should not keep in your car

Victoria’s peak motoring body has published a list of five times that motorists should not keep in their cars. They include some electronic devices, medicines, aerosol
Read more 15 January 2025
Woman reading a book. | Newsreel

Looking for a dopamine hit? Read a great book

The power of words has been confirmed, with new experiments showing the human brain releases chemicals based on language, just as it does for physical experiences. An
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Commemorative Australian Open $2 coins

Mint serves up Australian Open $2 coins

New commemorative $2 coins have been released to coincide with the Australian Tennis Open, currently underway in Melbourne. Australia Post has partnered with the Royal
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Person putting money in piggy bank. | Newsreel

More Aussies growing savings through spending cuts

Half of all Australians cut back on dining out and trips to the cinema over the last quarter to counter cost-of-living pressures, but more people are now opting to bank
Read more 15 January 2025
Doctor and patient at breast screening. | Newsreel

Bid to lift breast screening rates as numbers grow

The Queensland Government is bolstering its breast screening program to lift participation rates and plan for a more than 20 percent increase in eligible women over the
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Great white shark. | Newsreel

Demand for shark meat drives extinction risk

A rise in global demand for shark and ray meat is driving many species to extinction with Australia one of the few safe havens for the marine creatures. James Cook
Read more 15 January 2025