Caitlin McConnel. | Newsreel

McConnel first female chair of QRIDA

Caitlin McConnel will become the first female chairperson of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority Board (QRIDA). Ms McConnel, a sixth-generation
Read more 1 May 2025
Urban shade. | Newsreel

20-year study shows greener cities save lives

Increasing urban vegetation can reduce heat-related deaths by a third, with a longitudinal study finding more than a million lives could have been saved around the world
Read more 1 May 2025
Delivery robot. | Newsreel

City streets mapped for robot deliveries

Delivery robots are already operating around the world, with plans in place to rate city footpaths to ensure the most efficient operation. Researchers from Cornell Tech
Read more 1 May 2025
Rugby league player with fans.

50,000 visitors to bring magic and $50 million

Brisbane is bracing itself for an influx of 50,000 visitors as the National Rugby League (NRL) rolls into town. A four-day footy festival kicks off tonight with the
Read more 1 May 2025
Vanadium. | Newsreel

Critical Minerals Group to integrate vanadium value chain

Queensland has the opportunity to tap into a trillion-dollar revenue bucket by leveraging its global advantage in critical minerals, especially vanadium. Critical
Read more 1 May 2025
Woman with sleep apnea. | Newsreel

Time to wake up to $75 billion sleep problem

The annual economic impact of sleep-related health issues in Australia is growing, soaring past $75 billion. A new report, led by Flinders University, revealed that
Read more 1 May 2025
Sustainable home Noosa, Queensland. \ Newsreel

Homeowners set to reveal sustainability secrets

More than 200 eco-friendly homeowners will throw open their doors on Sunday and give away their sustainability secrets. The annual Sustainable House Day aims to showcase
Read more 1 May 2025
Rodger Cook. \ Newsreel

Olympic opportunity for gold-medal security

By Rodger Cook In a perfect world, the Olympic Games would be only about sport. In reality, every host city carries a heavy, often hidden, burden: the responsibility to
Read more 1 May 2025
Group of people. | Newsreel

Nine (updated) facts about Aussies born overseas

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the annual update to Australia’s population by country of birth. With data for 2024 now available, here are nine
Read more 1 May 2025
Inflation drop graphic. | Newsreel

Inflation drops despite Brisbane-based power spike

Australia recorded its lowest annual inflation rate since late 2021, despite a large quarterly rise. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of Prices Statistics
Read more 30 April 2025