Storm clouds, Australia. | Newsreel

Weather warnings mapped out in BOM app upgrade

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has introduced a new warnings map layer in its weather app. BOM Decision Support Services General Manager Chantal Donnelly said the new
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Cheery Blossoms Japan. | Newsreel

Aussie visitors to Japan jump more than 70 percent

The number of Australians choosing Japan as a travel destination jumped by more than 70 percent over the past 12 months. The latest Australian Travel Industry
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Elderly couple. | Newsreel

How much do you (really) need to save for retirement?

By Brendan Coates and Joey Moloney How much do you need to save for a comfortable retirement? It’s a big question, and you’ll often hear dire warnings you don’t
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Two small business owners. | Newsreel

Pre-Christmas hit to Queensland business profitability

Queensland business profits have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic. The latest Business Chamber Queensland Pulse survey data showed profitability
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Queensland Police First Year Constable Emmanuel Andruga. | Newsreel

Almost 1000 new police officers inducted in 2024

The Queensland Police Service inducted almost 1000 new officers this year, an increase of more than 50 percent on last year’s numbers. Police Commissioner Steve
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Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Beach patrol hours extended on the Gold Coast

Lifeguards will patrol Gold Coast beaches for extended hours from tomorrow, as summer crowds build for the holiday period. Mayor Tom Tate said Gold Coast Lifeguards and
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Overweight man. | Newsreel

Obesity overtakes tobacco as our biggest health burden

Obesity has overtaken tobacco as the leading health risk factor for Australians. The latest Australian Burden of Disease Study found people living with being overweight,
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Dr Ken Wishaw, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Sky-high drive continues for pioneering doctor

The pioneer of helicopter medicine in Australia and co-founder of CareFlight has switched his focus from saving lives to saving skies. Doctor Ken Wishaw, the country’s
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Group of people. | Newsreel

Australia’s population officially over 27 million

Australia is now officially a country with a population of 27 million. Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today show Australia’s
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Rugby league fans in Papua New Guinea. | Newsreel

Sport and security deals bring PNG closer

A new funding deal between the Federal Government and Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has cemented a PNG-based side being included in a future expanded
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