Anti-hate legislation passed - Newsreel

Anti-hate laws passed in Federal Parliament

Legislation to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism in the wake of the December 14 Bondi Beach shootings has been passed by Federal Parliament. The Combatting
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Back-to-school spend trend sparks alarm bells

Retailers say early trends in back-school shopping reflect a “worrying pattern” of consumer spending. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said back-to-school
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Queensland’s new Deputy Commissioner of Regional Operations John Tims during his swearing in ceremony - Newsreel

Tims sworn in as Deputy Commissioner

Queensland’s new Deputy Commissioner of Regional Operations John Tims was sworn into the state police service role this week. Deputy Commissioner Tims has served more
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Tips for helping kids to return to school and childcare.

Tips for transitioning kids into school and childcare

A leading education and childcare provider says families need to be patient with their children as they adapt to “new normals” over the next few weeks. While the
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Tips to avoid trans fats - Newsreel

How to reduce trans fats without cooking from scratch

By Emma Beckett Work is finished, and you’re tired and hungry. Maybe you’re rushing home or to daycare pickup. You know you should be cooking dinner from scratch
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Handsome young man opening door looking on what his neighbor is doing.

Households still try to ‘keep up with the Joneses’

The idea of “keeping up with the Joneses” is still deeply embedded in the Australian culture. A new survey, released today by the Salvation Army, found 45 percent of
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New social housing complex at Chermside

A new 92-unit social and affordable housing complex at Chermside has been released for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as well as essential
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Help solve cold case disappearance

Police and the family of missing woman Kathleen O’Shea are appealing for information on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance and suspected murder in Far North
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Young woman enjoying eating sweet food at Christmas market

Foodie festival Night Feast shifts seasons

Brisbane’s month-long festival of food Night Feast is being moved to winter in 2026, two months earlier than previous years, to make the most of the cooler weather
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Australia Day 2026 Brisbane events & celebrations

Australia Day 2026 is expected to be bigger than ever. If you’re wondering what’s on around Greater Brisbane for the long weekend, here is a round-up of
Read more 20 January 2026