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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Are space laws out of date?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
Robots get confused telling time - Newsreel

Super intelligent AI struggles to tell the time

Artificial Intelligence has an amazing ability to process millions of pieces of data in seconds. But don’t ask it to give you the time. An Edinburgh University team
Read more 18 March 2025
Chinese tourism numbers are returning in Queensland - Newsreel

Chinese tourism recovering but historically low

Chinese visitor numbers to Queensland are finally showing signs of recovery but remain well below pre-COVID levels. Australia Bureau of Statistics figures, released
Read more 18 March 2025
Small business have growing confidence despite tough conditions - Newsreel

Confidence growing despite tough business conditions

Queensland businesses are showing rising levels of confidence despite reporting weak profits and tough operating conditions. The Business Chamber Queensland’s Pulse
Read more 18 March 2025
Queensland car thefts are on the rise - Newsreel

Queensland records sharp rise in car theft claims

Car thefts have risen significantly in Queensland with rural and regional areas experiencing a particularly sharp rise. Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) figures,
Read more 18 March 2025