Events
Story Bridge Kemp Place Dec 1954. | Newsreel

Education

Brisbane cubed reveals River City’s history

Brisbane’s evolution from the 1800s will be showcased on a mega wall during a three-day exhibition, starting tomorrow. The Cube, at QUT’s Garden Point Campus in the
Read more 30 September 2024
Cirque-du-Soleil performer Nelson Smyles. | Newsreel

Arts

LUZIA’s light leads performers home

Queensland performers Helena Merten and Nelson Smyles will share the spotlight when Cirque du Soleil’s new show, LUZIA, opens in Brisbane this week. Promoters said it
Read more 24 September 2024
Socceroo Tim Cahill. | Newsreel

Community, Events, Sport

Tim Cahill back to lead Aussie side against Ronaldinho

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill will play his first game on Australian soil in five years, when he faces a team led by Brazilian football great Ronaldinho in an exhibition
Read more 23 September 2024
Uncle Joe Geia and Uncle Graham Brady. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Events, Higher Education

Uncle Joe’s song helps light up path to Treaty

The “nation of no alphabets” took centre stage as leading First Nations songwriter Uncle Joe Geia featured in a special event in Brisbane last week. QUT’s
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Australian kid holding a flag while celebrating Australia day

Community, Events

Brisbane activities for the September school holidays

Queensland school students start their two-week spring holiday this Friday and Newsreel has you covered on what to do around Brisbane. Outdoors Try stand up paddle
Read more 12 September 2024
QSO musicians Cellist Craig Allister Young, violinist Ceridwen Jones, Violinist Sonia Wilson and Principal Tuba Thomas Allely. | Newsreel

Community, Events

Symphony of colour and music at Toowoomba carnival

A Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) performance will be one of the highlights of the 75th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers which kicks off this Friday. The three-week
Read more 9 September 2024

Health
Child wearing mask in heavy air pollution. | Newsreel

Community

‘Low-level’ pollution still impacts brain development

A multi-continent global study has found air pollution impacts the development of a child’s brain even at levels below government standards. A University of
Read more 4 October 2024
A bout of COVID has been linked to helping the body fight other illnesses - Newsreel

Community

COVID helps train the body to fight off other diseases

Having a bout of COVID has been found to help train the body to fight off other diseases. Rockefeller University scientists said the body developed a kind of
Read more 2 October 2024
Tea has been linked to lower risks of stroke - Newsreel

Community, Health, People

Fizzy drinks and excessive coffee linked to stroke risk

New research has linked frequent consumption of fizzy drinks and fruit juice with an increased risk of stroke. Drinking more than four cups of coffee a day could also
Read more 2 October 2024
Person vaping. | Newsreel

Community, Health

TGA targets vape names and packaging

With vapes now able to be bought from pharmacies without a prescription, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced new standards for the product. In a
Read more 1 October 2024
Woman suffering heat stress. | Newsreel

Community, Environment, Federal, Government, Health

National focus on climate-related health issues

The impact of climate change on the health of Australians will be the focus of a new 19-organisation national partnership. Federal Health and Aged Care Assistant
Read more 1 October 2024
Running on the weekend can be just as effective as an every day routine - Newsreel

Community, Health, People

Weekend exercise ‘just as effective’ as daily routine

A new study has found that “weekend warrior” physical activity may be just as effective as regular exercise across a week. Massachusetts General Hospital researchers
Read more 1 October 2024

Sport
Young sports person and adult looking at computer. | Newsreel

Government

Students in fast lane to sport tech careers

Sunshine Coast schools will be able to embed sports tech teaching into their curriculum through a partnership between industry and Council. Sunshine Coast Council has
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Para cyclist. | Newsreel

Community

World titles to test Coast’s Brisbane 2032 readiness

The Sunshine Coast will test-run its Brisbane 2032 para-cycling infrastructure by hosting the 2028 Para-cycling Road World Championships. The Championships, which will
Read more 1 October 2024
Kevin Walters Brisbane Broncos NRL coach

Community, Sport

Kevin Walters steps down as Brisbane Broncos coach

Brisbane Broncos NRL Coach Kevin Walters is stepping down from the role after four years. In a statement on the rugby league club’s website, Walters said coaching in
Read more 27 September 2024
Climate change is making winter sport more dangerous - Newsreel

Community, Education, Environment, Research & Science, Safety, Sport

Climate change puts winter sports on thin ice

Researchers have warned that global warming is creating safety issues for people who play, fish or drive on ice. At team at York University said warming winters were
Read more 26 September 2024
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Community, Government, Sport, State

Matildas’ magic moment immortalised at Suncorp

A permanent reminder of the Matildas’ magic moment at the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup has been unveiled at Suncorp Stadium. The cast bronze bas relief,
Read more 25 September 2024
Socceroo Tim Cahill. | Newsreel

Community, Events, Sport

Tim Cahill back to lead Aussie side against Ronaldinho

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill will play his first game on Australian soil in five years, when he faces a team led by Brazilian football great Ronaldinho in an exhibition
Read more 23 September 2024