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Charles Clarke Park, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Nation-leading all-abilities pontoon for Sunshine Coast

An all-abilities pontoon will be built at a Sunshine Coast park, in what is believed to be an Australian-first for accessibility. The pontoon will be installed at
Read more 14 October 2024
Bluey's World theme park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Bluey’s World extends its Hamilton season

Bluey’s World is yet to open its doors, but its season has already been extended for an extra five months. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 21, for a November
Read more 14 October 2024
Young boy. | Newsreel

Commissioners urge criminal responsibility age rethink

Two National Commissioners have urged the Northern Territory Government to reverse plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10 years. National
Read more 14 October 2024
Speed camera Australia. | Newsreel

Push to have speeding fines based on income

Traffic fines should be based on a person’s income to avoid low-income earners being more harshly penalised for the same offence. A new report for the Australia
Read more 14 October 2024
Wind towers. | Newsfeel

Local manufacturing a towering opportunity

A local wind tower manufacturing industry would create more than 4000 direct jobs and kickstart Australia’s green steel industry. New research from The Australia
Read more 14 October 2024
Kangaroo Point Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland.

Kangaroo Point Bridge to open December 15

Brisbane’s newest river crossing will open on December 15, when the Kangaroo Point Bridge welcomes its first pedestrians. A Brisbane City Council statement said,
Read more 14 October 2024
Smart phone security. | Newsreel

Cyber Act to set minimum security standards for devices

Smart devices must meet minimum security standards and ransomware reporting will be mandated for some businesses under new laws proposed by the Federal
Read more 14 October 2024
Monorail Brisbane Expo 88. | Newsreel

Call to channel Expo vibe to create 24/3 precincts

Recent moves to support Queensland’s night-time economy, should be the impetus to create 24/3 entertainment precincts in Brisbane in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic
Read more 14 October 2024
Doctor and patient. | Newsreel

Dementia poised to become Australia’s biggest killer

Dementia is poised to become the leading cause of death in Australia. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), released this week, showed
Read more 11 October 2024
Elderly couple with baby. | Newsreel

Life expectancy for Aussies under 50 a concern

By Sergey Timonin and Tim Adair Global life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, with Australia among the best-performing countries. But during
Read more 11 October 2024