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Stop the scroll call from mental health groups

Mental health organisations have suggested limiting infinite scroll features as one measure to improve the safety of social media platforms for young people. In a

ADF zeroes in on Vector drone technology

A Brisbane-based drone company will benefit from a $100m Federal Government investment in the aerial technology. Defence Minister Pat Conroy said the Australian Defence

$250 million boost to Ukraine war effort

Australia will provide its largest single military assistance package to Ukraine, worth almost $250 million. Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the support at the

Funding deal signed for Brisbane 2032 venues

The first five minor venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics have officially been funded. The Federal Department Infrastructure announced today that the

Brisbane couple charged with spying for Russia

A Brisbane-based Australian Defence Force (ADF) private and her husband have been charged with being Russian spies. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Reece

Kestrel to use emissions reduction tech at scale

Queensland businesses dominate the most recent round of Federal funding to support carbon emission reduction projects. Four companies will share in more than $90 million

New parks and reserves for north Queensland

More than 300,000 hectares in north Queensland became part of nature reserves and two new national parks were declared in Queensland yesterday. A joint State-Federal

Government departments fail to tackle racism

Australian governments are doing little to address racism within their departments, according to a new report. The Australian Human Rights Commission report found

Gold Coast demand prompts new parcel centre

The Gold Coast is home to a new multi-million parcel sorting warehouse, as Australia Post recognises the Queensland city as its biggest market outside state

Inquiry calls for sugar tax on drinks

A Federal Parliamentary committee has recommended the Government introduce a sugar tax on drinks, strengthen food labelling and regulate fast food advertising to

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