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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
Sad young person in tunnel. | Newsreel

Services failing homeless children and young people

A coalition of more than 80 community-minded organisations has called on the Federal Government to develop a national pool of dedicated housing for the thousands of
Read more 17 March 2024
Loggerhead turtle with tracker. | Newseel

Turtle tracking keeps Sunshine Coast marine life safe

Volunteers are keeping a close eye on the movements of endangered loggerhead turtles, allowing Sunshine Coast Council to protect valuable habitats. TurtleCare Sunshine
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Nurse supporting elderly woman. | Newsreel

No support for aged care levy in Taskforce report

The Aged Care Taskforce has advised Government not to introduce an aged care levy, but help the industry transition out of the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
Read more 12 March 2024
People in community garden. | Newsreel

One-stop shop to access grant funding

Brisbane City Council has launched a grant finder portal to help community and business groups access funding. In partnership with GrantGuru, the site provides a
Read more 12 March 2024
Artist impression Ipswich Hospital. | Newsreel

New emergency department in the works for Ipswich

A new and expanded emergency department will be delivered in the second stage of a $710m Ipswich Hospital expansion. With Stage 1 of the expansion, which included a new
Read more 12 March 2024