Events
The Mayo Arts Festival is on at St Margaret's Anglican School on Saturday - Newsreel

Community

Artistic feast in store at Mayo festival

If you’re looking for the best Brisbane has to offer in arts and crafts, the Mayo Arts Festival in Brisbane on Saturday (July 27) is your answer. The free event is a
Read more 25 July 2024
GreazeFest Madeleine Mayhem. | Newsreel

Community

Hot rods set to rock Redlands

Australia’s longest running celebration of hot rods and rockabilly kicks off from August 2 in the Redlands, east of Brisbane. GreazeFest will mark its 24th anniversary
Read more 16 July 2024
The King and Queen of England. | Newsreel

Community, Events

King to visit New South Wales and ACT

The King will visit Australia in October, limiting his visit to New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the Royal
Read more 15 July 2024
Melt Festival artwork

Arts, Community, Events

Melt spreads across Brisbane in 2024

A festival which will close the Story Bridge to accommodate an art installation of thousands of naked people has released more of the line-up for the 19-day event. Melt
Read more 8 July 2024
French family at South Bank Brisbane. | Newsreel

Arts, Brisbane 2032, Community, Events, Paris 2024

Join the crowd to cheer on Games athletes

Sports lovers can cheer on Australia’s Paris Olympians and Paralympians alongside other fans, with South Bank activating a live site for the Games, which start this
Read more 7 July 2024
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Business, Community, Events, Tourism

What’s On for the School Holidays

Keep the kids amused for the school holidays with our list of the best events and entertainment activities. Theatre Goosebumps meets Minecraft in Scaredy House at the
Read more 20 June 2024

Health
New Queensland Cancer Centre. | Newsreel

Community

Billion-dollar boost to cancer care in Queensland

A new billion-dollar cancer centre is the cornerstone of a 10-year strategy to improve cancer services in Queensland. New images of the Herston-based complex were
Read more 26 July 2024
Schoolies on the Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Community

Pill testing site for Gold Coast Schoolies

Pill testing will be offered to school leavers on the Gold Coast this year. Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said a confidential and free service would be
Read more 26 July 2024
Avian influenza sign. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Bird flu now passing from mammal to mammal

Researchers in the United States have confirmed avian flu is now being passed from mammal to mammal, raising concerns about the virus’s impact on humans. A new study
Read more 25 July 2024
Carer with elderly in aged care home dining room. | Newsreel

Community, Health

Four in 10 aged care residents malnourished

Four in 10 residents in Australia’s aged care facilities are malnourished, according to a new study. The first large-scale study into aged care homes and malnutrition
Read more 25 July 2024
QUT Associate Professor Zephanie Tyack. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Higher Education, Research & Science

Listening is healing for burns pioneer

A researcher’s award-winning methods to improve outcomes for child burn victims were based on her willingness to listen. Professor Zephanie Tyack, internationally
Read more 24 July 2024
Lifetime flu viruses have moved a step closer - Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Lifetime virus vaccine moves a step closer

A vaccine that provides lifetime protection against evolving viruses is a step closer after a breakthrough in new “one and done” research. A team at the Oregon
Read more 22 July 2024

Sport
Jillaroos co-captains Kezie Apps, Sam Bremner and Ali Brigginshaw celebrate after winning the World Cup at Old Trafford in 2022.

Community

Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Australia has won the hosting rights for the Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with matches to be played here and in Papua New Guinea. Australian Rugby League Commission
Read more 25 July 2024
Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct. | Newsreel

Community

Sports venue platform targets international teams

Queensland is showcasing its sporting venues to international teams through a new digital platform. The Sports Venues Connect platform features an interactive map of
Read more 25 July 2024
Wheelchair basketballer Eithen Leard with Suncoast Spinners players Kayden (10) and Riley (8) | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Community, Paris 2024, Sport

Cheers to eight years to Brisbane 2032

Australians are being urged to create the nation’s largest digital cheer as the country marks eight years to go before the start of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and
Read more 23 July 2024
Racing horse's head. | Newsreel

Community, Economy, Government, Sport, State

Racing returns $2.4 billion to state economy

The racing industry has doubled its contribution to the Queensland economy in the past eight years, tipping in $2.4 billion last year. Racing Queensland released its
Read more 23 July 2024
Medical Football cup. | Newsreel

Community, Government, Health, Local, Sport

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
Swimmers in pool, | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Community, Government, Sport, State

Dignitaries, divers and a dolphin applaud QAS move

Sports officials, Olympic champions and even an NRL coach have applauded the move to take the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) out of government hands and establish it
Read more 15 July 2024