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Working from home. | Newsreel

Victorians rush to have say on work from home laws

The Victorian Government’s push to enshrine in law the right for employees to work from home at least two days a week has sparked one of the largest public responses
Read more 5 September 2025
Person casting a vote. | Newsreel

Voter safety focus of 2025 Federal election inquiry

Fixed terms for Federal governments and voter safety are among the key topics of a Parliamentary inquiry into the 2025 Federal election. The Federal Parliament’s Joint
Read more 5 September 2025
Worried woman. | Newsreel

Robotdebt compensation costs soar past $2 billion

The Robotdebt fallout is set to cost the Federal Government an additional half a billion dollars as it settles a second class action. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland
Read more 4 September 2025
Stalker. | Newsreel

Domestic violence offenders to be tracked 24/7

A round-the-clock GPS tracking trial of domestic violence offenders will be rolled out in two Queensland centres. State Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
Read more 3 September 2025
Cj Hendry's Pink Chairs. | Newsreel

State Library home for Cj’s Pink Chairs

Iconic pink chairs, which have graced the art worlds of Italy and the United States, now have a permanent home in Brisbane. The “inflated” chairs, made by
Read more 3 September 2025
Adelaide Street tunnel smoke testing.

Community access to Adelaide Street tunnel before opening

Brisbane residents will be able to walk through the new Adelaide Steet tunnel before it becomes buses only at the end of the month. A community day will be held on
Read more 3 September 2025
Brisbane Riverstage. | Newsreel

Stage set for a music makeover by the river

Brisbane’s Riverstage is on the lookout for a long-term custodian to upgrade and future-proof the inner-city music venue. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said an
Read more 3 September 2025
Teenagers looking at mobile phone. | Newsreel

Tech in place to support under 16 social media ban

The age assurance requirements underpinning the Federal Government’s plan to prevent under 16s from having social media accounts are “practical and achievable”
Read more 2 September 2025
Waterford West housing. | Newsreel

Community housing funding tap remains open

Community housing providers can now propose developments anytime, with the Queensland Government dropping the current time-limited grant program process. State Housing
Read more 2 September 2025
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Push to speed up investment in Queensland regions

A new Queensland entity has been established to accelerate investment in the state’s regions. The Queensland Futures Institute (QFI) has announced the creation of the
Read more 2 September 2025