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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

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
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo pipers. | Newsreel

Arts, Business, Community, Events, Music, Tourism

Brisbane debut for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Brisbane will host the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the first time next year to celebrate the iconic event’s 75th anniversary. The Royal Edinburgh Military
Read more 12 May 2025
A camel in Outback Queensland. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Events, Tourism, Travel

Trail of champions emerge from Outback floods

This year’s floods in western Queensland have transformed the Outback in a way locals hope will lure extra visitors to a new tourist trail. Outback Queensland Tourism
Read more 12 May 2025
The Star, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Economy, Events, Finances

Finance stars converge for Queensland summit

A raft of leading finance executives will share their insights at this year’s Queensland Finance Summit. Hosted by the Queensland Futures Institute (QFI), the summit,
Read more 7 May 2025

Health
Woman sleeping. | Newsreel

Education

Wake up! Too much sleep impairs cognitive performance

It seems that having too much of a good thing even applies to sleep. New research from the University of Texas, in the United States, has found that sleeping nine hours
Read more 20 May 2025
Abalone. | Newsreel

Education

Abalone shows potential as natural IBD treatment

Naturally occurring compounds produced by abalone may provide a new treatment pathway for potentially debilitating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Mater Research’s
Read more 19 May 2025
Woman receiving injection. | Newsreel

Community, Government, Health, State

One million not enough in battle against winter flu

Despite more than one million Queenslanders having received a free influenza shot, vaccination rates have stalled, prompting a warning from health officials. State
Read more 19 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
Dr Emily O'Leary. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Brisbane research identifies genes linked to OCD

Brisbane researchers have identified hundreds of genes directly linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In the first study of its kind, the team from QIMR
Read more 14 May 2025
Woman isolated with COVID-19. | Newsreel

Community, Federal, Government, Health, State, Support & Services

Lack of trust eroding future pandemic responses

How Australia survives a future pandemic will be reliant on whether the Government can rebuild trust in the community. A new report from the Melbourne-based Burnett
Read more 12 May 2025

Sport
Girl being lifted by teammates. | Newsreel

Community

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

Education

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
Former Australian Olympic Swimmer Cate Campbell. | Newsreel

Appointments, Brisbane 2032, Community, Government, People, Sport, State

Sporting stars to advise on QAS transition

Sporting greats dominate the new Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Advisory Board. State Sports Minister Tim Mander said the new eight-member board would be chaired by a
Read more 8 May 2025
Rugby league player with fans.

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Economy, Events, Retail, Sport, Tourism

50,000 visitors to bring magic and $50 million

Brisbane is bracing itself for an influx of 50,000 visitors as the National Rugby League (NRL) rolls into town. A four-day footy festival kicks off tonight with the
Read more 1 May 2025