Power plant emissions. | Newsreel

Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high

Global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024. The latest Global Carbon Budget report, released today, also showed
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The pandemic has sparked a revival in family dinners - Newsreel

Pandemic sparked revival of family dinners

An increase in family dinners during the COVID pandemic has helped improve family dynamics and keep people connected with relatives. Research by the American
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Book sales remain stable globally - Newsreel

Global book sales holding up as new stores open

Predictions that books are a dying product may have been premature. Latest data shows sales are mostly stable, and audio books are booming. Positivity in the book market
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Bluey's World, Brisbane, Queensland.

Bluey’s World opens. Take a look inside

Bluey’s World has opened in Brisbane, taking fans inside the home of the world’s most famous blue heeler. Located across 4000sqm of the custom-built Northshore
Read more 12 November 2024
Squash Australia Open player Youssef Soliman

Brisbane to host new-look national squash titles

Next year’s Squash Australian Open will have a distinctive Brisbane feel as the best players in the world converge on the Sunshine State to contest an upgraded
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Virgin and Qantas plane tails. | Newsreel

Domestic airfares spike in wake of Rex’s departure

Domestic airfares between Australia’s major cities have increased by more than 13 percent since the exit of Rex from key routes. The latest Australian Competition and
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Nuclear power plant. | Newsreel

Queensland nuclear power plant sites on agenda

A Federal inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia rolls into Queensland this week. The House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will hold
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Teacher and student. | Newsreel

Program expansion allows PALS to stay with students

The success of a support teacher program will see it extended into every classroom in an Ipswich school next year. St Ann’s School Redbank Plains has embraced the
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Sad teenager. | Newsreel

Satisfaction with life in Australia hits record low

Australians’ satisfaction levels are at their lowest levels, with young people the most despondent. The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has revealed overall
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Small amounts of strenuous exercise have been linked to lower blood pressure - Newsreel

Small amounts of exercise can reduce blood pressure

A relatively small amount of rigorous exercise each day has been found to be enough to lower blood pressure. A joint research project between the University of Sydney
Read more 12 November 2024