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Coolum Beach. | Newsreel

Celebrating what’s great in the Sunshine State

The best of Queensland has been revealed as the State celebrates its 166th birthday today (June 6). Premier David Crisafulli said more than 61,000 people voted in a
Read more 6 June 2025
Group of people from different ethnic backgrounds. | Newsreel

Government sets up new multicultural affairs office

A new Office for Multicultural Affairs will be established within the Federal Government. Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the Office would bring together
Read more 6 June 2025
Crowd at music festival. | Newsreel

Not all arts support comes with a price tag

A government-enabled one-stop shop is among a raft of recommendations made to support Australia’s creative industries, beyond direct funding. A new insights report
Read more 6 June 2025
Will Ashley, Chris Maynard, Mayor Tom Tate. | Newsreel

Maynard hands over Chief Lifeguard duties

There has been a changing of the guard in an organisation which keeps thousands safe on Gold Coast beaches. After 42 years, Chief Lifeguard Chris Maynard has retired,
Read more 6 June 2025
AIS ETC meeting. | Newsreel

Sporting rivals help shape ‘green and gold decade’

Sporting leaders from a dozen countries have been brought together to enhance Australia’s performance at the Brisbane 2032 Games. The Australian Institute of Sport
Read more 5 June 2025
Artist impression of hotel at Bulcock Street . | Newsreel

First luxury hotel approved under Council plan

A 160-suite, 11-storey, development in Caloundra is the first project approved under a Sunshine Coast Council plan to attract more luxury hotels to the region. Sunshine
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Man on CPAP machine.

TGA approves first drug to treat sleep apnoea

A medicine widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity is now the first medicine which can be used in Australia for obstructive sleep apnoea in Australia. The
Read more 4 June 2025
3D printed homes, New South Wales. | Newsreel

3D-printed homes, in half the time, an Australian first

Australia’s first 3D-printed social housing project has been completed in half the time, and a lower cost, than a traditional build. The two homes in the New South
Read more 4 June 2025
Exhibition Station, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Exhibition Station opens for major events at Showgrounds

The new Exhibition Station, in Brisbane’s inner north, opens temporarily this week and will be a welcome addition to public transport options for this year’s
Read more 3 June 2025
Crypto ATM.

Crypto ATMs a growing gateway for scammers

Cryptocurrency Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are the latest battleground in the fight against scammers, with more than $3 million lost last year. Australian Federal
Read more 3 June 2025