Woman using virtual reality headset. | Newsreel

The seven technology developments to watch

By Lewis Endlar In the grand scheme of things, 45 years is not a long time. Back in 1980, it would take me three weeks to run a computer program, written in the
Read more 3 January 2025
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Antarctica 2024 in pictures. Take your own in 2025

The Australian Antarctic Program (AAP) has released a series of photos which captures the essence of Australia’s most southern outpost. AAP, a collaborative
Read more 3 January 2025
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PBS medicine price freeze to save patients $500m

The cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines will remain the same for at least 12 months as a freeze on the usual January 1 indexation rise comes into
Read more 3 January 2025
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Speed continues to kill as road toll hits 15-year high

The worst annual road toll in 15 years has sparked a call for Queensland drivers to slow down. As fireworks signalled the end of 2024, the statistics showed 302 people
Read more 2 January 2025
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COVID lockdowns impacted immune system responses

People impacted by harsh COVID lockdowns now have more erratic immune systems than those with more freedoms during the pandemic. Researchers from Radbound University, in
Read more 2 January 2025
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The stats behind our 323 drowning deaths last year

By Tom Hartley and Vaughan Cruickshank Whether it’s sun-soaked beaches, winding rivers, or backyard pools, the aquatic environment is central to the Australian
Read more 2 January 2025
Caboolture satellite hospital, Queensland. | Newsreel

Satellite centres to lose ‘hospital’ identifier

Queensland’s network of “satellite hospitals” will be renamed to avoid confusion around the services they provide. Almost 3000 health professionals responded to a
Read more 2 January 2025
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Netflix and click a risky shopping combination

Distracted shoppers are driving risky online purchasing practices, which are up almost 10 percent in a year. Research from payment platform PayPal found in an attempt to
Read more 1 January 2025
Public electric vehicle charging.

Take charge of summer electric vehicle road trips

Electric vehicle (EV) owners are being urged to not fully recharge their cars when out and about these holidays to improve the efficiency of the charging network. The
Read more 1 January 2025
An illustration of Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander, | Newsreel

Space in 2025. From the Moon to Mars and beyond

By Zhenbo Wang In 2024, space exploration dazzled the world. NASA’s Europa Clipper began its journey to study Jupiter’s moon Europa. SpaceX’s Starship achieved its
Read more 1 January 2025