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Women lacrosse players. | Newsreel

World lacrosse stars to shine on Sunshine Coast

Some of the world’s best women lacrosse players will descend on the Sunshine Coast next year with the goal of qualifying for the World Cup. The Kawana Sports Precinct
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Cyclone damaged town. | Newsreel

National disaster resilience focus on latest funding

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) has received federal funding to help the state’s communities prepare for disasters. The Authority was one of four
Read more 2 April 2024
Workers installing solar panels. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar shot in the arm for manufacturers

Businesses can now register to be part of a $1 billion project to develop Australian-based manufacturing of solar panels. The Solar Sunshot project, to be delivered by
Read more 2 April 2024
New Mount Crosby Weir river crossing. | Newsreel

Notorious flood escape route given lift and makeover

Residents of Brisbane’s western suburbs have a better flood escape route with the replacement of a much-maligned river crossing. The new Mount Crosby Vehicle Bridge is
Read more 27 March 2024
Woman studying test tube. | Newsreel

World’s leading researchers heading to Brisbane

Brisbane will host the International Conference on Research Infrastructures (ICRI) in December. ICRI 2024 brings together invited policymakers, research institution
Read more 27 March 2024
Humpback whale breaching. | Newsreel

Whale watching tours up for grabs in Hervey Bay

For the first time in a decade new tourism operators have a chance to run whale watching tours in the Great Sandy Marine Park off Queensland’s Hervey Bay. Current
Read more 27 March 2024
Woman on beach at sunset. | Newsreel

Sea change holds momentum post-pandemic

The sea-change drain of Australians out of people-soaked capital cities that escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic is still showing signs of momentum. Detailed
Read more 27 March 2024
Baby being immunised. | Newsreel

RSV protection for new-borns this winter

Queensland newborns and infants will have access to free RSV immunisation in the lead-up to winter. The highly contagious Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) attacks the
Read more 26 March 2024
Luke Edwards Visit Moreton Bay General Manager. | Newsreel

Luke Edwards new GM at Visit Moreton Bay

Luke Edwards is the new General Manager of Visit Moreton Bay. Mr Edwards will take the helm at the body which focuses on promoting the Moreton Bay region as an emerging
Read more 25 March 2024
Girl holding crushed cans. | Newsreel

Eight billion no small change for environment

Eight billion drink containers have been returned through the Containers for Change scheme, putting $800m into Queenslanders’ pockets. Launched in November 2018, the
Read more 25 March 2024