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Brisbane Broncos rugby league fans. | Newsreel

Broncos set NRL membership record

The Brisbane Broncos have become the first NRL club to sign-up more than 50,000 members. The milestone was reached before the season kicked off while the team was in
Read more 22 March 2024
Group of people from different age groups. | Newsreel

Queensland takes bronze in population growth race

Queensland is in the bronze position on population growth despite the spike in infrastructure jobs and the lure of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Australian
Read more 21 March 2024
Women talking on phone holding credit card. | Newsreel

Identity theft hits 200,000 as digital crime escalates

Almost 200,000 Australians experienced identity theft last financial year as the digital evolution continued to open new crime frontiers. This was coupled with more than
Read more 20 March 2024
Dentist with elderly patient. | Newsreel

Costs bite into dental care for older Australians

More than a third of older Australians have delayed going to the dentist in the past 12 months due to financial pressures. A survey by advocacy group COTA Australia
Read more 20 March 2024
Festival-goer holding pill. | Newsreel

Green light for pill testing at Queensland festivals

Pill testing will be a regular feature at Queensland events with the State Government engaging two providers to deliver fixed site and event-based pill testing services
Read more 20 March 2024
Petrol and diesel bowser nozzles. | Newsreel

Renewable diesel a crucial pitstop on road to net zero

An increased focus on renewable diesel is needed to support the construction industry on its path to net zero and decarbonisation. A report released by the Australian
Read more 19 March 2024
Volunteers at graffiti wall. | Newsreel

$30m up for grabs for Qld community groups

Queensland community groups can access $30m worth of grants to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the state’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund. The “Super Round” of
Read more 19 March 2024
Woman walking down aisle of a airplane. | Newsreel

Globetrotting Australians on the move again

Australians have resumed their love of overseas travel with departure numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels in recent months. In December 2023, overseas departures
Read more 19 March 2024
Graphics of sporting venues. | Newsreel

Panel’s call for Victoria Park stadium rejected

The State Government will not build a new stadium in Victoria Park, despite it being the centrepiece recommendation from the Independent Review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic
Read more 19 March 2024
Scoreboard on flooded field. | Newsreel

Climate change exposing sporting bodies to legal risk

Sporting organisations and their directors face growing legal risks as climate change and extreme weather impact sporting events. A new report from the Environmental
Read more 17 March 2024