Person smoking cannabis. | Newsreel

Older Aussies look to cannabis as cigarette prices rise

The rising price of cigarettes is driving an increased use of cannabis in older Australians. New research from Curtin University, in Western Australia, found that over
Read more 16 December 2024
Schooling needs have changed but have our education systems evolved enough/ - Newsreel

Call for reform of ‘outdated’ school and teaching systems

A new book calls for an urgent transformation of the education system including new success metrics and fresh approaches to teaching. The book, The Teaching Improvement
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Woman worried about phone transaction.

ASIC sues HSBC after customers lose $23 million

HSBC Bank Australia is being sued by the corporate watchdog after customers lost $23 million in unauthorised transactions. The Australian Securities and Investments
Read more 16 December 2024
Man holding basketball. | Newsreel

Sport helping to engage at-risk Brisbane youths

The Olympic sport of 3×3 basketball is being used to engage at-risk youths across Brisbane. The Take it to the Streets youth program, run by the Queensland
Read more 16 December 2024
Students of Holy Cross Wooloowin.

City skyline views and sky high academic results

Brisbane’s school with view is maximising opportunities for its students through a bumper extra-curriculum program. Holy Cross School Wooloowin, which boasts iconic
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Storm clouds, Australia. | Newsreel

Weather warnings mapped out in BOM app upgrade

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has introduced a new warnings map layer in its weather app. BOM Decision Support Services General Manager Chantal Donnelly said the new
Read more 15 December 2024
Cheery Blossoms Japan. | Newsreel

Aussie visitors to Japan jump more than 70 percent

The number of Australians choosing Japan as a travel destination jumped by more than 70 percent over the past 12 months. The latest Australian Travel Industry
Read more 15 December 2024
Elderly couple. | Newsreel

How much do you (really) need to save for retirement?

By Brendan Coates and Joey Moloney How much do you need to save for a comfortable retirement? It’s a big question, and you’ll often hear dire warnings you don’t
Read more 15 December 2024
Two small business owners. | Newsreel

Pre-Christmas hit to Queensland business profitability

Queensland business profits have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic. The latest Business Chamber Queensland Pulse survey data showed profitability
Read more 14 December 2024
Queensland Police First Year Constable Emmanuel Andruga. | Newsreel

Almost 1000 new police officers inducted in 2024

The Queensland Police Service inducted almost 1000 new officers this year, an increase of more than 50 percent on last year’s numbers. Police Commissioner Steve
Read more 14 December 2024