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Church on large block of land. | Newsreel

New tool to fast-track housing on church land

A new State Government planning tool has been released to help churches and charities develop land for housing. Queensland Deputy Premier and State Development,
Read more 1 August 2025
Diver on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Eureka moment for Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitz

A survey of marine life on the Sunshine Coast, which galvanised the support of more than 1000 volunteers, has been nominated for a national research and science
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Hailstones. | Newsreel

Hailstorms set to pepper Brisbane more often

Brisbane residents can expect to seek cover from hailstorms more often as climate change warms the atmosphere. A new study from UNSW Sydney’s Institute for Climate
Read more 1 August 2025
Matildas. | Newsreel

Matildas’ Asian Cup Gold Coast date set

The Matildas will grace the Gold Coast on March 5 next year as part of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The draw, released this week, sees the Australian football stars take
Read more 31 July 2025
Couple cheersing with soft drink. | Newsreel

Artificial sweeteners pose greater diabetes risk than sugar

Artificially sweetened drinks pose a greater risk of diabetes than sugar-sweetened products. A new Australian study found drinking one can of artificially sweetened soft
Read more 30 July 2025
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery. | Newsreel

National award for keeping animals and motorists safe

A South-East Queensland initiative to reduce road collisions involving wildlife, across a 3700km road network, has received national recognition. The City of Moreton
Read more 30 July 2025
Mangroves in Redland Bay. | Newsreel

35,000 mangroves set to establish new wetland in Redlands

Thousands of young mangroves plants are rejuvenating a wetlands area in Redland Bay in one of the first projects of its kind in Australia. Redland City Mayor Jos
Read more 30 July 2025
Webb Ellis trophy. | Newsreel

2.5 million tickets up for grabs at 2027 Rugby World Cup

More than a million tickets to the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia will be available for under $100. World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson said the ticketing
Read more 29 July 2025
Wind and solar farm. | Newsreel

Cheapest new energy mix still wind, solar and battery

Wind and solar, backed by storage and transmission, remain the lowest-cost new electricity generation option, according to the CSIRO. The analysis was published by
Read more 29 July 2025
Coolum, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Coast care experts converge in Queensland

Australia’s leading decision makers impacting coastal care will converge on the Sunshine Coast this week. Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Portfolio
Read more 29 July 2025