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Pharmacist talking to elderly man in chemist. | Newsreel

New pharmacy business council members appointed

A new council has been appointed to oversee pharmacy ownership in Queensland. The State Government this week announced the 10 members of the first-ever Queensland
Read more 4 September 2024
Wheat being harvested. | Newsreel

Bumper Queensland season lifts agriculture forecasts

One of Queensland’s most productive winter crop seasons has driven a jump in Australia’s forecast agricultural production figures. The Australian Bureau of
Read more 3 September 2024
Mobile network towers. | Newsreel

Medical implants impacted by 3G network shutdown

Medical authorities have been urged to directly contact thousands of Australians with medical implants at risk with the looming shutdown of the 3G network. The
Read more 3 September 2024
E-scooters on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast Council to ditch e-scooters

E-scooters will disappear from the Sunshine Coast at the end of this month. Sunshine Coast Council Group Executive for Customer and Planning Services Shanagh Jacobs said
Read more 3 September 2024
Researcher with bioplastic. | Newsreel

Hub to develop 100 percent compostable plastic

A multi-million innovation hub aims to fast-track the development of a 100 percent compostable plastic. The $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub, a collaboration
Read more 3 September 2024
High-density apartments. | Newsreel

High-rise apartments drive bounce in approvals

High-density apartments drove an almost 17 percent turnaround in building approvals across the country in July, despite Queensland’s numbers going backward. The latest
Read more 2 September 2024
Children with Bluey dollar coins.

Bluey bucks released for collectors

A special Bluey collectable coin set has been released the Australian Post, with one in 10 featuring a special-coloured coin. Australia Post Executive General Manager
Read more 2 September 2024
Worker inspecting a solar panel in a factory.

Billion-dollar shot for local solar panel production

Australian manufacturers can now access a $500m pool of funding to advance local production of solar panels. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is
Read more 2 September 2024
ESG on computer in office. | Newsreel

Critical ESG investment in minerals sector

The Queensland Government will invest in bolstering the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) capability of the state’s critical mineral sector. State Resources
Read more 31 August 2024
QUT researchers. | Newsreel

Heat on urban design as Brisbane swelters to end winter

As Brisbane’s last day of winter tomorrow is set to see the mercury soar well into the 30s, a new study has looked at ways we can mitigate heat in our urban
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