Woman using asthma inhaler. | Newsreel

Treatment looks to reverse asthma-related lung damage

A process to repair lungs damaged by asthma is being developed by researchers in the United Kingdom. Dr Tara Sutherland, from the University of Aberdeen, said a study
Read more 2 October 2025
Woman stressed at work. | Newsreel

Workplace burnout “not a personal failing”

Almost 90 percent of Australian employees acknowledge burnout as a workplace issue, with most looking for employers to offer more support. A new poll commissioned by
Read more 2 October 2025
Rural kids

Rural vs urban divide – measuring opportunity

Where a person grows up has a lasting influence on their life chances, according to an OECD report released today which shows a rural-urban performance gap between
Read more 2 October 2025
Dr Alison Gill. | Newsreel

Space meals dish up food options on Earth

Research to develop the ability to grow crops in space is set to bolster food security on Earth. An international team from the University of Adelaide, University of
Read more 2 October 2025
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding and Artist Duncan Mattocks.

Ed Sheeran Ipswich mural perfect lure for music star

Ipswich’s push to lure music star Ed Sheeran to the south-east Queensland city has stepped up a gear with the unveiling of a mural of the signer-songwriter, who has
Read more 2 October 2025
Aussie Rules centre bounce. | Newsreel

Extra bounce in Brisbane Lions as champions make history

The Brisbane Lions have secured a slice of history and will be the answer to an obscure trivia question forever more. The champion Aussie Rules side will be the last to
Read more 1 October 2025
Surival rates

Cancer costs to grow by 67 percent

The cost of cancer per person on the health system is expected to grow 67 percent by 2050 if there are no changes to how many people get and survive cancer in each age
Read more 1 October 2025
CSIRO scientist Dr Farina Riaz.| Newsreel

Quantum machine learning makes a leap into the real world

One of the first projects in Australia to use quantum machine learning in a non-quantum industry aims to improve food security and student wellbeing. Not-for-profit Food
Read more 1 October 2025
CFMEU protest in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business urged to prepare as CFMEU inquiry goes public

Businesses involved in the construction industry are being urged to prepare for quick responses if called upon by the Queensland Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU,
Read more 1 October 2025
Home owners with keys. | Newsreel

New 5% home deposit scheme has started. What’s changed?

By Adrian Lee For many, the “Great Australian Dream” of owning a home has never felt further out of reach. Rising property values have convincingly outpaced income
Read more 1 October 2025