Electric vehicle charging in snow. | Newsreel

Winter chill reduces electric vehicle battery life

Electric vehicle owners in Australia’s colder climates will need to factor in greater electricity use in winter months. A study which looked at EV usage in New
Read more 2 September 2025
Apartment complex. | Newsreel

Volatile unit segment drives down housing approvals

Unit approvals came off the boil in July leading to big drop in housing approvals. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the total number of
Read more 1 September 2025
Dreamworld theme park entrance sign. | Newsreel

State to control destiny of Dreamworld precinct

The State Government plans to take control of future development decisions surrounding the Dreamworld precinct on the northern Gold Coast. Deputy Premier and State
Read more 1 September 2025
Green vegetables. | Newsreel

ACCC sets sights on Aussie vegetable cartel

Four Australian fresh food producers have been accused of acting as a cartel when supplying to ALDI over a six-year period. Australian Competition and Consumer
Read more 1 September 2025
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Happy Birthday PNG, my forever “wantok”

By Susan Schwartz There are some birthdays you just don’t forget – turning 18, turning 50, and turning independent. On September 16, Papua New Guinea will blow out
Read more 1 September 2025
Landsborough Heritage Walk. | Newsreel

Stroll and scan Landsborough’s historic highlights

A smart phone and pair of walking shoes will help visitors to the Sunshine Coast unlock a slice of Queensland history. Sunshine Coast Division 1 Councillor Jenny
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Gold Coast Light Rail artist's impression. | Newsreel

No go for Gold Coast Light Rail to Coolangatta

The Queensland Government has pulled the pin on Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail project. Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Minister
Read more 1 September 2025
Woman coughing. | Newseel

Researchers probe Long COVID data for MS insights

A new research centre will use a study of Long COVID to provide insights into other diseases such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. La Trobe Institute
Read more 1 September 2025
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Rates of lethal “silent” cancer set to grow by 20 percent

The incidence of gynaecological cancers, which kill six Australian women each day, is expected to jump my more than 20 percent by 2035. A new report from the Australia
Read more 1 September 2025
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Bundesliga agreement to boost football in Queensland

Top-tier German soccer teams will play In Queensland under a new deal with one of the strongest European football leagues, the Bundesliga. State Environment and Tourism
Read more 1 September 2025