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Engineer with laptop. | Newsreel

Multi-faceted approach needed in skills transition

New research has identified key insights into transitioning jobs and skills from the current energy sector to the emerging renewables landscape. Commissioned by
Read more 2 July 2024
Aerial view of housing. | Newsreel

First step on path to 1.2 million homes

A five-year journey to build 1.2 million new homes through a $32 billion national program begins today. The National Housing Accord, agreed to by all Federal, State and
Read more 2 July 2024
Australian working holiday visas on the rise - Newsreel

Working holiday visas on the rise again

Young people on working holiday visas are returning to Australia en masse after numbers dwindled dramatically during the pandemic. An OECD report on regional migration
Read more 1 July 2024
Iron ore train. | Newsreel

Commodity prices to fall after invasion spike

Commodity prices have normalised, following a spike brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leading to a predicted drop in Australia’s resources and energy
Read more 1 July 2024
Artist's impression of new water park for Aussie World. Newsreel

$60m water park for Aussie World

A $60 million water park is part of expansion plans for Aussie World on the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane. A development application with Sunshine Coast Council
Read more 1 July 2024
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July 1 changes. What you need to know

Monday is July. More specifically it’s July 1 and a raft of changes come into effect that signal the start of a new financial year. Newsreel has done the hard work for
Read more 1 July 2024
Queens Wharf Brisbane | Newsreel

August opening date for Queen’s Wharf

The first phase of the Queen’s Wharf entertainment precinct, on the banks of the Brisbane River, will open in August. Star Entertainment Group announced on the
Read more 30 June 2024
Woman in airport on laptop and phone. | Newsreel

WiFi warning following arrest in west

A police operation in Western Australia has highlighted the risks of accessing free public WiFi. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged a West Australian man
Read more 29 June 2024
Woman using phone to pay in shop. | Newsreel

Mobile payments surge past cash withdrawals

The value of purchases made with mobile phones in Australia has passed the amount of cash withdrawn from ATMs. A new report from the Australian Banking Association (ABA)
Read more 29 June 2024
World Vision staff

World Vision back-pays staff $6 million

World Vision Australia has back-paid staff more than $6 million after an internal review uncovered compliance issues. The Fair Work Commission (FWO) said the charity had
Read more 28 June 2024