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Maroochydore Beach and Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Maroochydore benefits from the sands of winter time

The impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred have promoted extra sand replenishment efforts on Maroochydore Beach. Sunshine Coast Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli said the
Read more 12 June 2025
Trainees and teacher. | Newsreel

Future skills put to test in Brisbane

Hundreds of Australia’s best apprentices and trainees converge on Brisbane this week to contest the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships. Queensland
Read more 11 June 2025
Map of world in rainforest. | Newsreel

Economic upside to robust climate policies

Better aligning climate policies with economic and social priorities can lead to higher global GDP and reduce poverty, according to a new report. Commissioned by the
Read more 11 June 2025
Big battery storage. \ Newsreel

Big battery plans surge over past year

Planned big battery storage has almost doubled in capacity in 12 months, according to analysis by the Climate Council. Climate Councillor and energy expert Greg Bourne
Read more 11 June 2025
Headset. | Newsreel

Council tech advances prompt dedicated Cabinet presence

A new customer services portfolio will be created within Brisbane City Council’s civic cabinet to leverage the benefits of technology. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said
Read more 11 June 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Prime Minister’s first major speech since election win

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered his first major speech since the Federal Election with an address to the National Press Club in Canberra. In it he set out the
Read more 10 June 2025
Glass of wine on plane.

BYO wine lands 64yo Italian woman with assault charge

A 64-year-old Italian-Australian woman has been charged with assault in the wake of her bringing her own wine onboard a flight to Sydney. Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Read more 10 June 2025
House under construction. | Newsreel

Master plan to deliver $59 billion construction pipeline

Queensland builders have called for energy efficiency and livable housing requirements set out in the National Code to be made voluntary in a bid to lift productivity in
Read more 10 June 2025
Paralympians Hani Watson. | Newsreel

Para Unit welcomes first cohort of aspiring champions

The first cohort of a new wave of Queensland Paralympic champions are on the starting blocks. State Sports Minister Tim Mander said 20 athletes had recently joined the
Read more 9 June 2025
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and McCormick Australia Managing Director Paris Golden. | Newsreel

Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy

An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy. Global food flavouring company McCormick
Read more 9 June 2025