Couple shopping. | Newsreel

Retailers cash in on “Black November” sales

November’s Black Friday sales boosted Australia’s retail turnover by almost one percent across the month. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today,
Read more 9 January 2025
Angler holding freshwater fish. | Newsreeel

Quarter of the world’s freshwater fauna faces extinction

Almost a quarter of the world’s freshwater aquatic animals are at risk of extinction, a new global study has found. James Cook University’s Dr Michael Grant was a
Read more 9 January 2025
Technology job. | Newsreel

Five-year window to upskill thousands of workers

Almost a quarter of current jobs are expected to “fundamentally change” withing five years, sparking an urgent call to reskill the Australian workforce. The 2025
Read more 9 January 2025
14 Nott St parkland. | Newsreel

Parklands part of 50-storey, three-tower development

A three-tower development, housing more than 600 units, is planned for a South Brisbane site adjoining the proposed location of the Brisbane 2032 International
Read more 9 January 2025
New IRIS smart ring. | Newsreel

Smart ring of confidence to control devices

A smart ring has been developed to overcome the frustration of miscommunication many consumers have using voice commands to control smart devices. University of
Read more 9 January 2025
Scam victims. | Newsreel

The top five scams to look out for in 2025

Australians need to be on the lookout for artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven scams and a new-level of dodgy cryptocurrency investment offers this year. In a warning to
Read more 9 January 2025
Road works in new development. | Newsreel

$100m infrastructure boost to housing developments

Almost 5000 homes will be built in Queensland through an injection of $100m in Federal funding. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said 10 projects would be allocated
Read more 9 January 2025
Doctor looking at brain scan. | Newsreel

Head knocks “wake up” dementia-inducing viruses

Repeated head knocks have been found to activate dormant dementia-inducing viruses in the brain, opening the door to possible new treatments. A study has found that
Read more 9 January 2025
First Avenue Streetscape at Maroochydore. | Newsreel

$25 million to fast-track Sunshine Coast projects

The Sunshine Coast region has secured more than $25 million in Federal funding to fast-track two major projects. The allocation came from a $159 million commitment to
Read more 8 January 2025
Flooded street Rocklea, Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Are we heading for a “rare summer La Niña”?

By Andrew King and Kimberley Reid It’s the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over
Read more 8 January 2025