Screen Queensland Board Chair Patricia Alner. | Newsreel

Alner to chair new-look Screen Queensland Board

A driving force behind the strategic direction of Bond University is the new Chair of the Screen Queensland Board. Patricia Alner, the current Director of Strategy and
Read more 17 July 2025
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LED tech to replace needle when in dentist’s chair

A new LED tool designed in Brisbane to speed up recovery after dental surgery may also reduce the need for the pre-procedure needle. Developed by researchers at Griffith
Read more 17 July 2025
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Brisbane rents up 65 percent over 10 years

Rents in Brisbane have risen by more than 65 percent over the past decade. New research shows the Queensland capital had the third highest rate of increases of all
Read more 17 July 2025
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Gold Coast provides canvas for Bleach Festival 2025

The Gold Coast’s Bleach Festival is back for 2025 with floating sky whales, Jeff Koons, and three world premieres as part of a new ambitious program. Acclaimed artist
Read more 17 July 2025
Deep fake. | Newsreel

Bid to help those most vulnerable to deepfake influence

South-East Queensland researchers will be monitoring heartrates and tracking eye movements to protect society’s most vulnerable from fake online content. The
Read more 17 July 2025
Woman kissing dog. | Newsreel

Can I catch a cold from my dog or cat?

By Eliza Keck Sniffle season has officially arrived. The tissues are out, the tea is brewing, and everywhere you go, someone is sneezing or coughing. As you’re
Read more 16 July 2025
Elderly man with female pharmacist at chemist. | Newsreel

Regional communities extracting more out of pharmacists

A lack of dentists in regional Australia is resulting in pharmacists reluctantly providing oral healthcare to communities. A study by La Trobe University found a number
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Person welding. | Newsreel

Manufacturing experts create new advisory council

A new Manufacturing Advisory Council will advise the Queensland Government on ways to strengthen the sector. State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last said the 11-person
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Person having skin swabbed. | Newsreel

Skin swab detects early signs of Parkinson’s

New skin swabs could detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. Researchers in the United Kingdom are developing non-invasive sampling
Read more 16 July 2025
Satellite dish and Australian flag. | Newsreel

Defence boldy goes into recruiting mode for Space Force

Australia is recruiting to set up a dedicated Space Force. Federal Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan highlighted the need to
Read more 16 July 2025