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Travellers with accessible needs a $30 billion industry

Almost a quarter of travellers in Australia last year had accessible needs and contributed almost $30 billion to the country’s tourism economy. A new report from
Read more 24 July 2025
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Push to bring vulnerable children back into care

Hundreds of Queensland children under Government care are choosing to forego state support, sparking an audit within a wider child safety Commission of Inquiry. State
Read more 24 July 2025
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery, Queensland Housing and Public Works Minister Sam O'Connor, City of Moreton Bay Deputy Mayor Jodie Shipway, Y Queensland CEO Damian Foley. | Newsreel

Bay project to house homeless women over 55

Almost 50 homes for women aged over 55 at risk of homelessness are being built at Mango Hill. City of Moreton Bay Peter Flannery said the project is the latest in moves
Read more 23 July 2025
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Insurance woes drive complaints to Ombudsman

More Australians are being angered by insurance companies and investment advice, keeping complaints about financial institutions above 100,000 over the past 12
Read more 23 July 2025
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Simon Crooks new Games infrastructure boss

The man who delivered Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf will be in charge of the infrastructure build for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Simon Crooks has
Read more 23 July 2025
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Police and banks unite to target money mules

Australians who rent out their bank accounts to criminals are in the crosshairs of both the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Banking Association (ABA). AFP
Read more 23 July 2025
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The vibe of Brisbane 2032 is taking shape

The essence of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is being revealed with warmth and unity at its heart. Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris teased the
Read more 23 July 2025
Artists impression Victoria Park stadium, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Ten-day window to shape seven years of work

Queensland visionaries have 10 days to throw their hat in the ring to design the centre-piece of the Brisbane 2032 Games. The Expression of Interest (EOI) is now open
Read more 23 July 2025
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Brisbane 2032 volunteers a billion-dollar opportunity

The volunteering effort needed to deliver the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has the potential to contribute to a $70 billion legacy boost to the Australian
Read more 22 July 2025
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AI links online payments to live streaming of child abuse

Artificial intelligence has been used to identify live streaming of child sexual abuse (CSA) by analysing online financial transactions. The new research, from the
Read more 22 July 2025