Jimmy Barnes. | Newsreel

Barnsey, Ken Done and romantic AI chatbots snare funding

Rock legend Jimmy Barnes and colourful artist Ken Done are among a list of Aussies set to be further immortalised as subjects of upcoming documentaries. Screen Australia
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Toes amputated. | Newsreel

Australian amputation rates in young males increasing

A rise in amputation rates for Australian males under 40 has sparked a strategy to tackle diabetes-related foot disease (DFD). Associate Professor Byron Perrin, from the
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Andrew Wellington

Wellington is all aboard at Queensland Rail

The Queensland Rail board has a new look with a new Chair among four appointments. State Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said Andrew Wellington, a
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Two small business owners. | Newsreel

New employment rules set to impact small businesses

New entitlements for employees working in small businesses come into effect from August 26. The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement on the new rules covering the
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Doctor looking at brain scans. | Newsreel

Lifestyle choices leave chemical dementia warnings

With almost half of dementia cases preventable, Queensland researchers believe they have uncovered a new early warning system. Study lead author Jacob Levenstein, from
Read more 11 August 2025
Woman receiving injection. | Newsreel

Unvaccinated putting a strain on Queensland hospitals

Almost 90 percent of Queenslanders hospitalised with the flu this year have not been vaccinated. The release of the latest statistics, with a month still to go in the
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Spinnaker Sound Marina. | Newsreel

Makeover plans for Sandstone Point marina after $12m sale

The Sandstone Point marina precinct, north of Brisbane, will undergo a major makeover after being sold to Gold Coast developers. JLL Executive Liam Cox told The Hotel
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Police emergency. | Newsreel

Triple Zero calls spike in first half of 2025

Triple Zero phone calls jumped by more than 35,000 in the first half of this year, with more than 90 percent genuine emergencies. New Queensland Police Service (QPS)
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Brisbane Ekka. | Newsreel

Brisbane Ekka showbags pass their first test

More than 300 Ekka showbags have undergone safety inspections as the Royal Queensland Show gets set to open its gates tomorrow. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington
Read more 8 August 2025
Cranes above Brisbane. | Newsreel

Growing capital interest in Queensland economy

A new report has underlined Queensland’s potential as an economic powerhouse in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Commercial real estate
Read more 8 August 2025