Credit card payment. | Newsreel

RBA recommends removal of card surcharges

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recommended surcharges be removed for payments made by credit cards. A RBA consultation paper, released as part of its review of
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Brain Cells. | Newsreel

QIMR breakthrough to target ‘sleeping’ brain cancer cells

Brisbane scientists have mapped how dormant brain cells re-activate, offering hope of potential new treatments for brain cancer and degenerative disease. In
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Former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

Hard to dismiss impact of Civic Centre after 50 years

Ipswich is partying this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s Civic Centre. Opened in 1975 by then Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, the occasion is
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Behind the scenes with Brisbane Open House

Brisbane Open House gives public access to heritage landmarks and other buildings usually off-limits this weekend from July 19-20. It features an expanded 2025 program
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Nuclear button. | Newsreel

‘Nuclear monarchies’ put a target on health of world leaders

In the current climate of global uncertainty, a new study has shone a light on the health of leaders of nuclear-armed countries. Professor Nick Wilson, from the
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Landmark festival brings First Nations culture to life

If you want to learn more about First Nations culture but don’t know where to start, the Clancestry festival at QPAC may provide some answers. The festival has been
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Qantas plane taking off from Brisbane airport. | Newsreel

New Brisbane flight paths proposed. See the maps

New proposed flight paths over Brisbane have been released. See the maps below. Airservices Australia Head of Community Engagement Donna Marshall said the preferred
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Central Queensland puts 2026 Census to the test

Central Queensland residents will take part in a Census dry run next month, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) prepares for the 2026 whole-of-nation
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QIMR researcher with students in Far North Queensland

QIMR’s northern exposure to STEM pathways

The under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines is the basis for a
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Spreading basalt to improve soil. | Newseel

Mine waste to capture carbon and boost farm profits

Mine and quarry waste has the potential to save Australian farmers millions of dollars each year and reduce the agricultural sector’s carbon footprint. University of
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