Construction workers. | Newsreel

New employment laws drive spike in collective bargaining

A report on the impact of new Federal employment laws has shown an increase in collective bargaining and real wages since the legislation was passed, but has been
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Canola field. | Newsreel

Native vegetation proximity boosts crop yields

Planting crops near native vegetation can boost yields by up to 20 percent. Ecologists from the University of South Australia say they have proof native vegetation is
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Teacher Megan Pidskalny. | Newsreel

Pioneering spirit drives online learning innovation

A passion for the past has not stopped teacher Megan Pidskalny leading the charge to deliver a future-focussed, technology-enhanced education for students. As Head of
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Border between the USA and Canada. | Newsreel

Australia won’t avoid fallout from Trump tariff tirade

By Scott French In a hectic 24 hours of trade diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has paused his threatened 25 percent tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico,
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Isla Fisher. | Newsreel

Isla Fisher’s Spa Weekend on the Gold Coast

The new Isla Fisher destination comedy Spa Weekend begins filming on the Gold Coast this month. Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said Spa Weekend, which also stars
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Hologram | Newsreel

Holograms the future shape of data security

Holograms are being used to encode information, which can only be unlocked by special neural networks, opening the way for a new level of data security. Researchers from
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Couple buying a new car. | Newsreel

Spending trend strong to the end of 2024

Australian households splashed out on new cars and dining out at the end of last year, as spending rose for the third straight month. The latest Australian Bureau of
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St Flannan’s School Zillmere Principal Cheryl Bell and students. | Newsreel

St Flannan’s student now the school’s Principal

A former student is now the Principal at St Flannan’s School Zillmere. Moving from Townsville, Cheryl Bell completed Year 6 and 7 at the north Brisbane school, where
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Unhappy student in classroom. | Newsreel

Climate change to reduce academic results by 7 percent

Climate change is poised to reduce academic outcomes by more than five percent, with Queensland students among those at the greatest risk. A new report found extreme
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People in hospital waiting room. | Newsreel

New access to real-time hospital waiting times

Queenslanders can log-in to see waiting times at their local hospital in real-time. At the weekend, the State Government turned on an online platform with provides
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