New laws cover guns, e-scooters, social media and more
By Steve Zeppa
It was not all Question Time mudslinging in Queensland Parliament this week, with a range of new laws passed.
In true Newsreel style, direct from the
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AUKUS in practice as Aussies work on US sub in west
The first operational component of the AUKUS partnership in Australia is under way with a United States nuclear-powered submarine arriving in Western Australia for
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Whooping cough cases jump 70-fold in Queensland
Pregnant women in Queensland are being urged to obtain a free whooping cough vaccine as cases skyrocket across the state.
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said the state
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$850m to manufacture missiles in Australia
Australian will manufacture its own missiles with $850m committed to building a new facility in northern New South Wales.
The Federal Government will partner with
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Cash for Crimestoppers to continue service
Crimestoppers has secured ongoing State Government funding as it celebrates its 35th anniversary.
At a special commemoration ceremony at Parliament House this week,
Read more22 August 2024
Leavers fast-tracked into cross-border role
Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers will become the state’s first Cross-Border Commissioner, starting in the role on Monday.
The State Government
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Rehomed furniture reduces landfill and carbon footprint
A South East Queensland council has averted 60,000 kilograms of landfill and prevented 177 tonnes of Co2 emissions by using a local circular economy
Read more21 August 2024
Ipswich was worth it as L’Oreal opens centre
Ipswich is home to a new $40 million distribution centre, with cosmetics giant L’Oreal opening its second Australian hub in the city.
The 14,533 sqm facility, in the
Read more21 August 2024
Workplace law changes Monday. What you need to know
Federal Government changes to workplace law come into effect on Monday.
The Fair Work Commission said there were four major areas of change from August 26, brought about
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Boost for child health in North Queensland
Health professionals in North Queensland have access to increased funding to boost the welfare of children in the region.
The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network
Read more21 August 2024