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Brisbane Riverstage. | Newsreel

Stage set for a music makeover by the river

Brisbane’s Riverstage is on the lookout for a long-term custodian to upgrade and future-proof the inner-city music venue. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said an
Read more 3 September 2025
The Queensland town of Barcaldine - Newsreel

Law firm takes pilgrimage back to its ‘Barcy’ roots

The tiny western Queensland town of Barcaldine has a habit of boxing above its weight. With an official population of just 1540 (plus 60,000 sheep) and a remote location
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Teenagers looking at mobile phone. | Newsreel

Tech in place to support under 16 social media ban

The age assurance requirements underpinning the Federal Government’s plan to prevent under 16s from having social media accounts are “practical and achievable”
Read more 2 September 2025
Waterford West housing. | Newsreel

Community housing funding tap remains open

Community housing providers can now propose developments anytime, with the Queensland Government dropping the current time-limited grant program process. State Housing
Read more 2 September 2025
Solar farms are part of the renewable future - Newsreel

Push to speed up investment in Queensland regions

A new Queensland entity has been established to accelerate investment in the state’s regions. The Queensland Futures Institute (QFI) has announced the creation of the
Read more 2 September 2025
Paris

European mission targets Games and defence

A fact-finding mission to Europe aims to learn from the London and Paris experiences to help optimise the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Games. Deputy Premier Jarrod
Read more 2 September 2025
Electric vehicle charging in snow. | Newsreel

Winter chill reduces electric vehicle battery life

Electric vehicle owners in Australia’s colder climates will need to factor in greater electricity use in winter months. A study which looked at EV usage in New
Read more 2 September 2025
Apartment complex. | Newsreel

Volatile unit segment drives down housing approvals

Unit approvals came off the boil in July leading to big drop in housing approvals. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the total number of
Read more 1 September 2025
Dreamworld theme park entrance sign. | Newsreel

State to control destiny of Dreamworld precinct

The State Government plans to take control of future development decisions surrounding the Dreamworld precinct on the northern Gold Coast. Deputy Premier and State
Read more 1 September 2025
Green vegetables. | Newsreel

ACCC sets sights on Aussie vegetable cartel

Four Australian fresh food producers have been accused of acting as a cartel when supplying to ALDI over a six-year period. Australian Competition and Consumer
Read more 1 September 2025