Worker sick in office. | Newsreel

More sick Aussies ‘pushing through’ at work

Australians are increasingly turning up to work sick, despite growing awareness of the importance of health and wellbeing. A new study by recruitment agency
Read more 18 June 2025
Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia

First Indigenous-led strategy will help protect Kakadu

The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park aims to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. Federal
Read more 18 June 2025
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New tax rule puts influencers in ATO spotlight

Gig economy workers may receive a surprise from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) this year, with new rules impacting secondary sources of income. CPA Australia Tax
Read more 18 June 2025
Disposable mask. | Newsreel

Mask research reveals answer to toxic disposal

Queensland researchers have developed a process to turn toxic discarded disposable masks into components for smartphones. Working with colleagues in China, a team from
Read more 18 June 2025
Chinese and Taiwanese flags. | Newsreel

China sees opportunity following war games in Taiwan

With wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe escalating and dominating headlines, there is a risk potential conflict closer to home, in Taiwan, is falling off the
Read more 17 June 2025
Portrait of a happy carefree caucasian family bonding and relaxing together in the garden or backyard at home. Loving parents carrying their smiling playful son and daughter to enjoy piggyback rides

Property market shifts to align growth

Australia’s capital cities have all experienced a growth slowdown, with the rate of property price gains converging across the board. Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth
Read more 17 June 2025
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Barista vs Regular Milk – what’s the diff?

Barista milk doesn’t require special training or a souped-up café-style coffee machine to use, but it does differ from regular milk. Researchers from the University
Read more 17 June 2025
Lesbian couple. | Newsreel

Bisexual women drive doubling of LGB+ population

A boom in the number of Australians identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual could be indicative of a “sexual revolution” not seen since the 60s and 70s, according
Read more 17 June 2025
United Kingdom, United States and Australian flags.

Why AUKUS was always a pipedream and is likely to fail

By Hugh White The first clear sign the Trump administration was taking a long hard look at AUKUS came two weeks ago, when US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave his
Read more 17 June 2025
Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith, New South Wales. | Newsreel

Penrith rowing centre upgrade amidst Games venue row

Hot on the heels of Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese suggesting rowing at the Brisbane 2032 Games be moved away from Queensland, the New South Wales Government
Read more 17 June 2025