Antarctic sea ice. \ Newsreel

Southern ice disappearing quicker than the Arctic

Antarctic sea ice is disappearing far quicker than ice in the northern hemisphere, heightening concerns around accelerated coastal sea level rises. A new Australian-led
Read more 21 August 2025
Brisbane at night. | Newsreel

Billions to boost the Brisbane experience

Brisbane’s experience economy is set for a more than $11 billion infrastructure boost in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Brisbane Economic
Read more 21 August 2025
Sir Leo Hielscher. | Newsreel

State Funeral for Sir Leo Hielscher on August 28

Sir Leo Hielscher will be honoured with a State Funeral at the end of August. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the family of the visionary behind modern
Read more 21 August 2025
Australian Softball player . | Newsreel

Softball World Cup in Queensland adds to mega 2027

The Women’s Softball World Cup will be held in Queensland in 2027. State Sport, Racing and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Minister Tim Mander said the eight best
Read more 21 August 2025
jaws

Catch Jaws with extra bite across Brisbane

Just when you thought it was safe to get in the water – Jaws is at cinemas across Brisbane and in sync with a live orchestra to celebrate 50 years of the
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Associate Professor Matthew Law, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Trial to test impact of genetic skin cancer warnings

If you were told your genes made you more susceptible to skin cancer, would you really change your habits? That’s what researchers at QIMR Berghofer have been tasked
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Woman worried looking at computer. | Newsreel

Mental toll of internet scams often overlooked

Innovative mental health support is needed in the wake of the rise of internet scams, according to a Brisbane researcher. Dr Luke Balcombe, from Griffith University’s
Read more 21 August 2025
Kmart store. | Newsreel

‘Trendy’ Kmart top brand for budget-conscious Gen Z

Australian retailer Kmart is the top local brand in the eyes of Gen Z. The latest Australia’s Top 100 Youth Brands Report has revealed cost-of-living pressures have
Read more 21 August 2025
New homes under construction. | Newsreel

Five ways housing can drive up productivity

By Emma Baker, Andrew Beer and Rachel Ong ViforJ Most Australians invest much of their income into housing, making employment, education and retirement decisions based
Read more 20 August 2025
Wages graphic. | Newsreel

Employers’ wage bill growth hovers around six percent

Total wages and salaries paid by Australian employers grew by almost six percent over the 12 months to June. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed
Read more 20 August 2025