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An aerial view of the Queensland city of Bundaberg - Newsreel

Bundaberg coal application ‘not in the public interest’

The Queensland Government has released a “preliminary view” that the Fox Coal mineral development licence application in the Bundaberg region is not in the public
Read more 25 March 2025
Australian farmers are facing challenges from many fronts - Newsreel

Pace of farming threats is ‘alarming’

By Shane McCarthy The challenges that face Queensland broadacre agriculture producers are mounting to a degree that is becoming unsustainable. AgForce members met
Read more 25 March 2025
Human baristas may soon be joined by robot coffee makers - Newsreel

Coffee-making robot breaks new ground

An AI-powered robot that can make coffee in a busy kitchen is being hailed as the forerunner of a new generation of intelligent machines. A University of Edinburgh team
Read more 25 March 2025
Birdsville, QLD, Australia

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

Commuters can now 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 final
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