Students at a technical college.

New technical colleges to address skills shortage

A national network of technical colleges will be rolled out if a Liberal Federal Government is elected on May 3. Liberal leader Peter Dutton said the proposed Australian
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Massive Sulfide Nickel Ore Rock. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar mineral reserve critical for economy

More than $1 billion will be invested in creating a critical minerals reserve if Labor is returned to Government after the May 3 Federal Election. Labor leader Anthony
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North Queensland Cowboys training ground. | Newsreel

Cowboys ride in to boost women in manufacturing

The North Queensland Cowboys rugby league club has joined a campaign to encourage more women to join the manufacturing industry. Queensland Manufacturing Minister Dale
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Farmer on phone in field. | Newsreel

‘Talking’ plants will tell farmers when they are thirsty

Plants and farmers may soon be able to “talk” to each other and ensure the most efficient use of water for crops. Research out the United States has taken a major
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New Brisbane Powerhouse CEO Louise Bezzina. | Newsreel

Bezzina new CEO of Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Festival Artistic Director Louise Bezzina is the new CEO of Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane Powerhouse Chair Valmay Hill said Ms Bezzina, who will also be the
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Mark Visser surfing Jaws. | Newsreel

Visser urges entrepreneurs to ride the wave

Big wave surfer Mark Visser, known for conquering walls of water in the dark, is headlining a festival on the Sunshine Coast for business people keen to take the
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ANZAC Day parade Brisbane. | Newsreel

ANZAC Day 2025 road closures in Brisbane

Police have urged motorists to be aware of road closures in and around Brisbane on ANZAC Day, as the nation pays its respect to past and current veterans this Friday. In
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F35A flying in formation

JCU tests new aerospace ceramic with Lockheed Martin

A North Queensland university has developed a groundbreaking ceramic material that has attracted the attention of one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace
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The Scream. | Newsreel

Art shown to promote wellbeing and bring meaning to life

Researchers have called for art pieces to be integrated into mental health strategies, following research that found viewing works, in any setting, boosted
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Talisman Sabre 2021. | Newsreel.

PNG to hold Sabre activity after 50 years of independence

Papua New Guinea will, for the first time, host activities in Australia’s largest military training exercise with the United States. Australian Defence Force (ADF)
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