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Sugar cane train Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Primary goal is a $30 billion industry by 2030

A six-month consultation process has shaped a 25-year blueprint for Queensland’s primary producers. Premier David Crisafulli said Prosper 2050 was the state’s
Read more 12 August 2025
Australia and Palestine flags. | Newsreel

Australia will recognise Palestine as a state

By Michelle Grattan Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations leaders’ week in late
Read more 11 August 2025
Census taker. | Newsreel

ABS counting on workers to support Census

Up to 30,000 jobs are on offer as the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) looks to build its team to deliver the 2026 Census. Census General Manager Jenny Telford said
Read more 11 August 2025
Artist's impression of the proposed Brisbane 2032 Athletes Village. | newsreel

Sneak peek at new-look Ekka grounds 2032

Ekka visitors can imagine the look of the Brisbane Showgrounds circa 2032, with an artist’s impression released of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games
Read more 11 August 2025
Andrew Wellington

Wellington is all aboard at Queensland Rail

The Queensland Rail board has a new look with a new Chair among four appointments. State Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said Andrew Wellington, a
Read more 11 August 2025
Two small business owners. | Newsreel

New employment rules set to impact small businesses

New entitlements for employees working in small businesses come into effect from August 26. The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement on the new rules covering the
Read more 11 August 2025
Police emergency. | Newsreel

Triple Zero calls spike in first half of 2025

Triple Zero phone calls jumped by more than 35,000 in the first half of this year, with more than 90 percent genuine emergencies. New Queensland Police Service (QPS)
Read more 11 August 2025
Brisbane Ekka. | Newsreel

Brisbane Ekka showbags pass their first test

More than 300 Ekka showbags have undergone safety inspections as the Royal Queensland Show gets set to open its gates tomorrow. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington
Read more 8 August 2025
Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

Northshore and Gabba plans open for comment

Consultation has opened on two pockets of inner-city land which will deliver 26,000 new homes. Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod
Read more 8 August 2025
Retired Chief Judge Kerry O’Brien. | Newsreel

O’Brien to chair State Sentencing Advisory Council

Retired Chief Judge Kerry O’Brien is the next Chair of the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Mr O’Brien, the former
Read more 7 August 2025