Worried woman scrolling through phone. | Newsreel

Doomscrolling triggers PTSD-like symptoms

The habitual checking of disturbing stories on social media is changing the way humans perceive the world and triggers PTSD-like symptoms. In a world-first study on the
Read more 22 July 2024
Time does seem to be going faster when you have fun - Newsreel

Fun activity really does make time fly

One of our best known cliches says that time flies when you are having fun. It turns out that is true. Or at least our brain thinks it is. Researchers at the University
Read more 22 July 2024
Medical Football cup. | Newsreel

Medicos chase goals on and off field

Hundreds of health professionals from across the globe have descended on the Sunshine Coast with many goals on their minds. Medical experts from as far away as Brazil,
Read more 22 July 2024
Elderly couple on mobile phones. | Newsreel

Brain app supporting thousands worldwide

An award-winning  Australian app focused on brain health has now been downloaded more than 100,000 times in more than 200 countries. BrainTrack, a Dementia Australia
Read more 22 July 2024
Royal Bulls Head Inn Toowoomba. | Newsreel

Preservation boost to Queensland’s heritage

Almost 40 of Queensland’s most historic places and events will receive a boost with more than $1 million handed out for preservation projects. The State Government has
Read more 22 July 2024
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Shadowbox plans production studio on Gold Coast

Major film studio Shadowbox will build a state-of-the-art production studio on the Gold Coast. City of Gold Coast today backed the project, to be developed on city-owned
Read more 22 July 2024
Solar panels on roof. | Newsreel

$17 billion upside to housing upgrades

Energy efficient upgrades to low-income housing has the potential to grow Australia’s economy by $17 billion. An Australian Council of Social Service
Read more 22 July 2024
Ricky Gervais in After Life - Newsreel

Has money become society’s toxin?

By Shane Rodgers I often find myself quoting comedians because they have an interesting habit of stripping off the layers of constructed humanity and exposing the
Read more 22 July 2024
Emmaus College Jimboomba Lisa Atholwood and students. | Newsreel

Atholwood appointment more than a career move

Lisa Atholwood’s appointment as the Head of Campus secondary at Emmaus College Jimboomba was more than just a career move. Ms Atholwood said it transformed into a
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Parkinson’s discovery reveals path to targeted care

Subtypes of Parkinson’s disease have been identified, paving the way for more targeted and personalised treatments. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine used machine
Read more 20 July 2024