Major blow for Redlands harbour redevelopment
The Federal Government has indicated it is likely to block the $3 billion Toondah Harbour project planned on the Redland coast, east of Brisbane.
In a statement released
Read more9 April 2024Federal
Inquiry focus on First Nations business success
A Federal Government inquiry will investigate ways to improve outcomes for First Nations businesses.
The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Read more9 April 2024
Report urges million-dollar fines for errant supermarkets
Major supermarkets face multi-million-dollar fines under recommendations in the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Review interim report.
The inquiry, led by former
Read more8 April 2024
Samantha Mostyn to be our new Governor-General
Samantha Mostyn will be Australia’s new Governor-General when David Hurley’s term ends in June this year.
Making the announcement, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Read more5 April 2024
Energy changes fill gaps but ‘need a closer look’
Three Federal Government energy bills recently introduced into Parliament will have serious implications and deserve closer scrutiny, according to a leading national
Read more3 April 2024
New Authority to support transition to net zero
A new authority will be established to support the Australian economy’s transition to net zero.
As global efforts to reduce emissions intensify, the $180m Net Zero
Read more2 April 2024
National disaster resilience focus on latest funding
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) has received federal funding to help the state’s communities prepare for disasters.
The Authority was one of four
Read more2 April 2024
Billion-dollar shot in the arm for manufacturers
Businesses can now register to be part of a $1 billion project to develop Australian-based manufacturing of solar panels.
The Solar Sunshot project, to be delivered by
Read more2 April 2024
Funds flow to speed up new housing plans
Improving the planning process to speed up housing construction is the focus of the first round of funding available through the Federal Government’s Housing Support
Read more27 March 2024
New top vet takes charge from the far north
Far North Queensland vet Dr Beth Cook is Australia’s new Chief Veterinary Officer.
Dr Cookson, who lives in Cairns, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having
Read more19 March 2024