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Gas burner. | Newsreel

Fairer energy plans … in 12 months’ time

Australian energy retailers have 12 months to ensure customer plans are fair, with new Government-mandated rules set to kick in on July 1 next year. Energy and Climate
Read more 19 June 2025
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Reef water quality focus of city-centred fund

An innovation fund has been established to improve the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef. The joint Federal-State $24 million Great Barrier Reef Urban Technology
Read more 19 June 2025
Doctor with young child and mum. | Newsreel

Free health checks for Queensland kindergarten children

Queensland children attending approved kindergarten programs will receive free health checks under a new State Government program. Premier David Crisafulli said up to
Read more 19 June 2025
Fishing trawler in Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Commercial fishing released from investment warning

A decade-long investment warning related to Queensland’s commercial fishing industry has been revoked. State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the
Read more 18 June 2025
Story Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Brisbane budgets on new Story Bridge footpath this year

More than $18 million has been allocated in this year’s Brisbane City Council Budget to the restoration of the Story Bridge, with almost half for work on the
Read more 18 June 2025
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Optus agrees to $100m penalty over sales practices

Optus is set to pay a $100 million fine for selling products to consumers who did not want, nor could afford, them. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Read more 18 June 2025
Trinder Park station, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

$600 million for pre-construction work on faster rail project

Hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent next year on a project to deliver faster rail to the Gold Coast. Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said a
Read more 18 June 2025
Affordable home Sunshine Coast, Australia. | Newsreel

Pre-fab build fast tracks affordable homes for workers

A first-of-its type affordable housing development has opened for new tenants on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the Marcoola project
Read more 18 June 2025
Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia

First Indigenous-led strategy will help protect Kakadu

The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park aims to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. Federal
Read more 18 June 2025
Influencer making content. | Newsreel

New tax rule puts influencers in ATO spotlight

Gig economy workers may receive a surprise from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) this year, with new rules impacting secondary sources of income. CPA Australia Tax
Read more 18 June 2025