Injured football player. | Newsreel

Blood test determines concussion severity

Researchers have discovered a blood test that can detect the effects of sport-related concussion and determine when it’s safe to return to the field. The Monash
Read more 10 June 2024
Job vacancy pressure is starting to ease - Newsreel

Labour shortages easing but still high

Australia’s chronic labour shortage of the past few years is easing but job vacancies remain well above historical levels. Australia Bureau of Statistics detailed
Read more 10 June 2024
Samantha Mostyn and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Hundreds of Aussies bestowed Kings Honours

More than 730 Australians were recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list. Of those, 493 were recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order
Read more 10 June 2024
Nightclub. | Newsreel

Commissioner for Brisbane night life

A new Night Life Economy Commissioner will be tasked with working with businesses and live music venues to support the state’s entertainment precincts. Queensland
Read more 10 June 2024
Young couple given keys to home. | Newsreel

State Budget targets cost-of-living support

By Steve Zeppa Election sweeteners continue to be rolled out as the Queensland Government prepares to hand down the State Budget this week. With a state election
Read more 10 June 2024
Person gaming. | Newsreel

New level for state’s game creators

Home-grown gaming creators are being acknowledged through an upcoming festival and increased grants funding. The Queensland Games Festival this month promises to be a
Read more 10 June 2024
Water filters | Newsreel

New green ‘sponge’ captures carbon from air

Researchers have created a low-cost, energy-efficient method of capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air using a charcoal “sponge”. Lead researcher Assistant
Read more 10 June 2024
Child shopping in supermarket. | Newsreel

Manufacturers miss the mark on nutrition

Australian food and beverage manufacturers have made little progress in improving their focus on nutrition, according to a new report. A Deakin University scorecard has
Read more 10 June 2024
Olympic gold medalist Nat Cook. | Newsreel

From gold to Great for Olympic champion

Olympic gold medallist Nat Cook is one of six Queenslanders named Greats as part of Queensland Day celebrations. Ms Cook, the driving force behind the Aussie Athlete
Read more 9 June 2024
New office space needed in Brisbane - Newsreel

Brisbane office demand to expand CBD

Brisbane will need to effectively extend its CBD to Milton and Fortitude Valley and create far more office space by 2032, according to projections from Colliers
Read more 9 June 2024