Events
Daniel McKewen's artwork Kairos. | Newsreel

Arts

Changing times prompt conversation through art

Two South-East Queensland artists will feature in an international exhibition which reflects on the challenges facing the world today. Experimenta Emergence opens at the
Read more 29 May 2025
Camel Milk Vodka

Business

Scenic Rim event serves up Camel Milk Vodka

It’s not a mirage – camels, the ships of the desert, are now providing thirsty Scenic Rim visitors with camel milk vodka. As part of the Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
Read more 29 May 2025
Affordable Art Fair, Brisbane, 2025.

Arts, Events

Brisbane’s unexpected art triumph

By Susan Schwartz Brisbane has unexpectedly outshone Sydney through an intriguing indicator of artistic interest. The reason is the Affordable Art Fair which was
Read more 27 May 2025
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Arts, Community, Events, Theatre

Out of the Box Festival returns after seven years

It’s spent seven years inside the box, but now the Out of the Box Festival is being released with a six-day extravaganza comeback from June 17-22. First launched in
Read more 20 May 2025
Dancer at Paniyiri, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Community, Events

Paniyiri means it’s all Greek this weekend

Paniyiri is warming up for a major milestone, as it descends on South Brisbane for the annual celebration of all things Greek. Paniyiri Greek Festival Volunteer
Read more 16 May 2025
Fancy dish at The Curated Plate. Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Events, Government, Local, Tourism

Sunshine Coast festival plates up more than 60 events

New events have been added to the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival, with more than 60 offerings now on the menu. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli
Read more 14 May 2025

Health
Woman using floss pick. | Newsreel

Education

Smart flossing device set to pick up cancer signs

Soon flossing won’t be critical in just avoiding tooth decay, it will be vital in providing early warning signs of conditions like heart disease, cancer and chronic
Read more 29 May 2025
Mother tickling child. | Newsreel

People

Being tickled pink is no laughing matter

A tickle lab in the Netherlands is trying to unlock a mystery which has baffled the most brilliant minds for thousands of years. Neuroscientist Konstantina Kilteni is
Read more 29 May 2025
Overweight teenage boy. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Overweight teenagers risk altering DNA of future offspring

Overweight teenage boys risk damaging their genes and increasing the chance of their future children being born with a range of conditions. Researchers from the United
Read more 29 May 2025
Woman with PCOS symptoms. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Call for PCOS name change to raise awareness

A medical condition which affects one in eight women needs a name change to help raise awareness. A Monash University study found experts and those experiencing the
Read more 29 May 2025
Doctor looking at brain scans. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Researchers zero in on brain cells which trigger obesity

Researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the brain that influence eating behaviour and weight gain. Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research Director
Read more 29 May 2025
Colonoscopy. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Aussies under 50 have world’s highest bowel cancer rates

Australia has the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world for people aged under 50. New research by the University of Melbourne has revealed that there were more than
Read more 28 May 2025

Sport
Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris. | Newsreel

Community

Share your vision for Brisbane 2032 Games

What is your vision for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Games organisers want to know. Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris has announced a new
Read more 23 May 2025
Artist's impression of Golden Beach seawall, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Government

Golden Beach seawall built for future demands

A seawall to protect a Sunshine Coast naval cadets site from increased exposure due the Bribie Island breakthrough is being built with the flexibility to add height in
Read more 22 May 2025
Girl being lifted by teammates. | Newsreel

Community, Federal, Government, Sport

Focus on community sport infrastructure

A first-of-it-type national plan is being developed to make grassroots sporting facilities more inclusive. Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Executive General Manager
Read more 20 May 2025
Associate Professor Hang Lui

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science, Sport

Plan for comfortable 3D-printed smart T-shirts

A new 3D ink printing process has been developed which paves the way for more versatile and comfortable smart wearables. Researchers from Washington State University
Read more 15 May 2025
Sprinter Gout Gout. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Community, Government, Local, Sport

Gout Gout success prompts Ipswich track move

The success of local sprint sensation Gout Gout has promoted Ipswich City Council to develop a synthetic athletics track in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and
Read more 12 May 2025
Soccer players and coach. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Community, Government, Sport, State

What does 2032 mean for Queenslanders?

Queenslanders have been invited to help shape the future of sport in the state. The State Government has released a discussion paper on Queensland’s future sport
Read more 8 May 2025