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Dr Katrina Wruck. | Newsreel

Dr Katrina Wruck Young Australian of the Year

Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented
Read more 26 January 2025
Builder with apprentice. | Newsreel

$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions

A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. Master
Read more 24 January 2025
Forensic scientist. | Newsreel

Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics

Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence. A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more 24 January 2025
Debt graphic. | Newsreel

Queensland debt set to soar to $218 billion

Queensland Government debt is forecast to hit $218 billion by 2027-28. In delivering a Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review, State Treasurer David Janetzki said capital
Read more 23 January 2025
Airport scene at sunset. | Newsreel

Review of aviation and maritime security laws

Federal laws covering aviation and maritime security are being reviewed as terrorism makes room for new threats to our transport infrastructure. The Parliamentary Joint
Read more 23 January 2025
Solar farm. | Newsreel

Extra $2 billion investment in clean energy

Australia’s “green bank” has been bolstered to the tune of $2 billion, in a bid to unlock up to $6 billion in private investment in clean energy. Prime Minister
Read more 23 January 2025
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

$5m boost to Great Barrier Reef protection

Three Queensland organisations will share almost $5 million in funding from the initial round of a new Great Barrier Reef protection program. Federal Environment
Read more 23 January 2025
Two women moving into a house. | Newsreel

Call for portable bond scheme to help renters

A one-off lifetime portable bond payment would ease financial pressure on renters, according to an Australian public policy institute. The McKell Institute Chief
Read more 23 January 2025
Sunshine Coast Stadium. | Newsreel

Access info enhances experiences at Coast venues

People living with disabilities will be better able to plan activities on the Sunshine Coast through a home-grown digital platform. A partnership between Sunshine Coast
Read more 22 January 2025
Air defence system. | Newsreel

Brisbane company targets foreign air defences

An unnamed Brisbane company has been tasked with fast-tracking Australia’s ability to overcome foreign air defences. Federal Defence Industry and Capability Delivery
Read more 22 January 2025