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Court Dog Leo. | Newsreel

This special dog has his day in court, every day

A four-legged justice champion has created a first for Queensland, after being sworn in at court today. Court Dog Leo is the new support canine for the Federal Circuit
Read more 13 October 2025
Tradie at back of van. | Newsreel

Police ratchet up pressure on tool thieves

More than 25,000 tools were stolen across Queensland last financial year, promoting a police campaign with local tradies. Officer in Charge of North Brisbane District
Read more 13 October 2025
Clown Fish with Anemone on Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. | Newsreel

Concerning shift in status of world heritage sites

The conservation outlook of four of Australia’s Natural World Heritage properties has declined, while the Great Barrier Reef remains on the critical list. The latest
Read more 13 October 2025
Sad child. | Newsreel

757,000 Aussie children live in poverty as rates rise

One in six Australian children now live in poverty, as new data shows the national poverty rate is increasing. An ACOSS and UNSW report, released today (October 13)
Read more 13 October 2025
Horseshoe Hill Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Curves help shape award-winning Queensland home

A uniquely curved Sunshine Coast hilltop property is Queensland’s top home, after taking out the top award at the Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction
Read more 13 October 2025
Woman getting a job. | Newsreel

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million  State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
Read more 13 October 2025
Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup lunches with tickets still available

It’s less than a month until the race that stops the nation so hold onto your hats and gather your sweeps for our roundup of the glitziest functions around Brisbane
Read more 13 October 2025
Artist's impression Caloundra town square. | Newsreel

$4m boost fast-tracks new Caloundra town square

Caloundra will have a new city heart within two years, with design work for a new town square fast-tracked. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said a $4 million boost
Read more 13 October 2025
Gas-fired power station. | Newsreel

Gas and coal remain core to state’s energy future

An extra 400MW of gas-fired power generation is part of a new 10-year energy plan for Queensland. State Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki said the Energy
Read more 10 October 2025
Homeless mother and child. | Newsreel

Jump in rate of family violence leading to homelessness

The incidence of family and domestic violence leading to homelessness in Queensland has jumped by almost 15 percent, exceeding the national average. New analysis from
Read more 10 October 2025