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First Avenue Streetscape at Maroochydore. | Newsreel

$25 million to fast-track Sunshine Coast projects

The Sunshine Coast region has secured more than $25 million in Federal funding to fast-track two major projects. The allocation came from a $159 million commitment to
Read more 8 January 2025
Flooded street Rocklea, Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Are we heading for a “rare summer La Niña”?

By Andrew King and Kimberley Reid It’s the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over
Read more 8 January 2025
Young children walking to school. | Newsreel

Gunfire frequency near schools triggers push for change

Students living in a Chicago suburb hear gunfire so regularly while travelling to and from school, academics are working to change the definition of school gun violence
Read more 8 January 2025
Ian Stewart and Stuart Waddington. | Newsreel

Ian Stewart new Crime Stoppers Chairperson

Former Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart is the new chair of Crime Stoppers Queensland. CEO David Hansen said Mr Stewart was a seasoned director, executive, and
Read more 8 January 2025
Support worker with mother and child. | Newsreel

Call for child protection funding to focus on family

Funding to prevent child abuse should be more focussed on supporting the impacted family to break the generational cycle of harm, according to a leading Australian
Read more 8 January 2025
Gabba stadium in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Last week to have your say on Brisbane 2032 infrastructure

UPDATED: Queenslanders have until Friday to have their say on the shape of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The days are ticking down for developers,
Read more 8 January 2025
Phone with social media icons.

Police call for input from Queensland Facebook admins

Managers of Queensland’s community Facebook pages are being offered the chance to shape a program which promotes safe online spaces. The Queensland Police Service
Read more 7 January 2025
Gold Coast beaches, Queensland. | Newsreel

Coast’s Games goals: Connectivity, growth and recognition

The Gold Coast has teased what it hopes the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will deliver for the south-east Queensland city. Without going into specific
Read more 7 January 2025
Young person seeking support.

Criminals’ assets fund efforts to prevent youth crime

The seized assets of criminals are being used to fund a youth diversion program. Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said almost $29 million would be invested in the
Read more 7 January 2025
Mother and child in Malawi. | Newsreel

Iron trials show lower anaemia risk in pregnancies

An Australian-led medical trial in Africa hopes to change the current recommended care for expectant mothers. The study, co-led by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of
Read more 7 January 2025