Government

Home owners with keys. | Newsreel

Stamp duty on new homes disappears for first-time buyers

The abolition of stamp duty on new homes for first homes buyers in Queensland begins tomorrow (May 1). Premier David Crisafulli said the initiative would deliver an
Read more 30 April 2025
T2KO. | Newsreel

Cost of living pain impacts giving levels

Cost of living pressures have seen almost half of regular donors in Australia cut their level of giving over the past 12 months. The research, commissioned by Australia
Read more 30 April 2025
Phantom Femme Fatale.

Mega schedule of events emerge on the Horizon

From street parties to whales in the sky, this year’s Horizon festival will feature entertainment options across the Sunshine Coast region. Horizon Creative Director
Read more 30 April 2025
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Exchange of ideas at global tourism event in Brisbane

Hundreds of travel businesses and organisations from more than 30 countries have descended on Brisbane this week for the southern hemisphere’s largest international
Read more 29 April 2025
Michael Drew. | Newsreel

Drew replaces Varghese as Jobs Queensland Board Chair

A reduced Jobs Queensland Board has been announced with Michael Drew the new chair. A continuing Board member, Dr Drew replaces Springfield City Group Director Jim
Read more 29 April 2025
Great Barrier Reef Queensland. | Newsreel

Watch Queensland’s new tourism video

A new Queensland tourism brand has been launched with a campaign designed to reflect the diverse experiences available across the state’s 13 tourism regions. Developed
Read more 28 April 2025
Credit card payment. | Newsreel

ACCC crackdown on credit card surcharge practices

The ACCC is cracking down on businesses which mislead customers over credit card surcharges, including charging them more than they should. Australian Competition and
Read more 28 April 2025
Perry Park plans Brisbane. | Newsreel

Upgraded Perry Park part of billion-dollar pitch

An almost $3 billion investment is needed future-proof football in Australia, including funding for a upgraded stadium in Brisbane and a new national
Read more 28 April 2025
Elderly woman and care provider. | Newsreel

Victoria home to world’s largest care research centre

Sixty of Australia’s largest care service providers will collaborate through a world-leading new research centre in Victoria. The Care Economy Cooperative Research
Read more 28 April 2025
Vic Pennisi. | Newseel

Pennisi new head of Grants Commission

A former Queensland regional Mayor is the new chair of the Queensland Government Grants Commission. State Local Government Minister Ann Leahy said former Southern Downs
Read more 24 April 2025