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Queensland showcases the best in tourism awards

Queensland has been recognised as one of Australia’s top destinations at the 2025 Australian Tourism Awards, clinching six gold, three silver and three bronze awards
Read more 24 March 2025
Smart cards and phones can be used on Brisbane buses from today - Newsreel

Smart ticketing extended to Brisbane buses

From today, commuters can use a credit card, debit card, smartphone, smartwatch or Go Card to pay for bus trips on Brisbane City Council (BCC) buses. This marks the
Read more 24 March 2025
Families urged to succession plan - Newsreel

Wealthy families urged to succession plan to avoid traps

High-net-worth families have been advised to establish robust succession planning between generations to avoid taxation issues and putting assets at risk. More than $3.5
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Fire ants are spreading in Queensland - Newsreel

Assault on invasive fire ants boosted

The Queensland Government is boosting the war against fire ants after the invasive pests spread to more than 700,000 ha over 10 years. The Government announced today
Read more 24 March 2025
A new fund is aimed at speeding up new housing - Newsreel

Planners welcome $2 billion housing fast-track fund

The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has welcomed a new $2 billion Residential Activation Fund which it says will help put more homes in the right places. PIA
Read more 24 March 2025
An investigation has been launched into construction industry sexual harassment - Newsreel

Investigation launched into building industry harassment

The Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna Booth, has started an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment of women in the building and construction sector. “These
Read more 20 March 2025
ASIC has warned it is being impersonated by scammers.

ASIC being impersonated by scammers

Financial regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has warned that it is being impersonators by scammers. In a statement released today,
Read more 19 March 2025
The Bruce Highway in North Queensland - Newsreel

Work kicks off on major Bruce Highway upgrades

Early works and planning have begun to deliver on the promised $9 billion upgrade of the Bruce Highway. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg
Read more 19 March 2025
Are space laws out of date? - Newsreel

Call for fresh laws to stop space becoming a ‘wild west’

There are fresh calls for a review of laws governing space to avoid it becoming a “wild west” for corporations and tech billionaires. In a paper released this week,
Read more 19 March 2025
New wind farms proposed for Queensland - Newsreel

Consultation activated for new wind farms

The Queensland Government has announced the opening of public consultation on two proposed new windfarm developments. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said wind
Read more 19 March 2025