Elderly woman with book and coffee. | Newsreel

Lifelong singles need extra support as they age

Lifelong single people have lower life satisfaction and different personality traits compared to partnered people, prompting calls for improved support for those who
Read more 31 December 2024
Brisbane fireworks. | Newsreel

Brisbane fireworks. Road closures, transport, viewing points

Road closures and changed traffic conditions kick in from 4pm New Year’s Eve as Brisbane prepares to welcome thousands into the city to watch the fireworks display
Read more 31 December 2024
Road crash. | Newsreel

Grim milestone for Queensland road toll

Fatalities on Queensland roads are at their highest level in a decade. Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie said 299 lives had been lost so far in 2024,
Read more 30 December 2024
Tropical Arts performance on the Tempest.

Arts and cultural groups to showcase talents

More than 20 Queensland arts and cultural organisations will share almost $1.5 million in the latest round of grants under the Queensland Arts Showcase Program
Read more 30 December 2024
Ants working together to build bridge. | Newsreel

Swarming robots mimic ants’ strength and teamwork

Small magnetic robots, which can be used in ant-like swarms, have been developed to overcome hurdles individual robots encounter. Associate Professor Jeong Jae Wie, from
Read more 30 December 2024
St Peter Chanel Primary School principal Bec O'Connor with students.

Western oasis allows students’ passions to surface

An oasis in the west is creating space and tranquillity for students to flourish. St Peter Chanel Primary School The Gap, 10km west of the Brisbane CBD is taking full
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Couple online shocked. | Newsrel

Cost of online shopping scams close to $4m

With Australians already almost $4 million out of pocket in 2024 because of online shopping scams, bargain hunters are being warned to be vigilant during end-of-year
Read more 27 December 2024
QEM Julia Creek project

Approvals boost for $1b Julia Creek vanadium project

A billion-dollar critical minerals project in North Queensland will have approvals expedited after gaining coordinated-project status. Deputy Premier and State
Read more 26 December 2024
Sad woman on phone. | Newsreel

DVConnect to expand with $30m injection

More than $30 million will be invested in expanding Queensland’s DVConnect service, with a review into the delivery of 24/7 support for people experiencing domestic
Read more 26 December 2024
People drinking wine. | Newsreel

One glass of wine with dinner helps the heart

European researchers have confirmed that one glass of wine a day, with a meal, is beneficial to your heart. A multi-centre study looked at data from more than 1200
Read more 26 December 2024