People in job queue. | Newsreel

Unemployment rate creeps up to 4.3 percent

Australia’s unemployment is on the rise after being stable for a number of months. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed the seasonally
Read more 17 July 2025
Unhappy cafe worker. | Newsreel

Wage exploitation rife among young Aussie workforce

Almost a third of young people in Australia have been ripped off by employers. A new study from the Melbourne Law School found 33 percent of almost 2900 workers under 30
Read more 17 July 2025
People boarding a plane

Fake name and bomb chatter lands air traveller in court

A Brisbane man who took a domestic flight under a friend’s name and spoke about a bomb on a plane has appeared in court and been fined. Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Read more 17 July 2025
ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson. | Newsreel

ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase

A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
Read more 17 July 2025
Heath Raftery. | Newsreel

Living Lab connects thousands of energy users

Thousands of Australian homes and businesses will be connected in a “Living Lab” to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy. The CSIRO’s new National
Read more 17 July 2025
Couple receiving advice in home. | Newsreel

Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance

A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees. CPA Australia
Read more 17 July 2025
Sugar cane being harvested in north Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

World-class sugar research centre opens in Brisbane

Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has opened its new Innovative Research & Industry Services (IRIS) Laboratories in Brisbane. Queensland Primary Industries Minister
Read more 17 July 2025
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
Simone Sleep

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
Rising housing price graphic. | Newsreel

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