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House with lots of windows. | Newsreel

Energy rating scheme expanded to existing homes

An energy rating scheme for new houses in Australian is to be expanded to existing homes. Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said the
Read more 26 February 2025
Light bulbs. | Newsreel

Queensland rebates’ power over inflation numbers fade

The tailing off of Queensland State Government electricity rebates lifted inflation in a key sector last month, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ABS
Read more 26 February 2025
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. | Newsreel

Eights things to know about the new German Chancellor

By Ed Turner With the social democrat Olaf Scholz conceding defeat to the centre right in Germany’s election, the man most likely to be named the next chancellor will
Read more 25 February 2025
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

Red tape review open to small business operators

The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress. State Small and Family Business
Read more 25 February 2025
Volleyball Australia National High Performance Director Craig Marshall. | Newsreel

Volleyball talent set to spike in lead up to Brisbane 2032

A Brisbane northside high school is set to further enhance its reputation as a nursery for future volleyball champions. A new Volleyball Centre for Excellence has opened
Read more 25 February 2025
Trainee doctors. | Newsreel

More guidance needed on future medical workforce

A lack of insight into the required make-up of Australia’s future medical workforce has sparked a call for a new national planning body. The Australian Medical
Read more 25 February 2025
Knives confiscated by the Queensland Police Force. | Newsreel

Jack’s Law to be made permanent in Queensland

Trial laws allowing police to conduct random wanding of people in search of knives will become permanent. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said Jack’s Law, named
Read more 25 February 2025
Queensland rugby league coach Bill Slater and team members. | Newsreel

Twin Waters home to all Queensland Origin camps

Queensland’s rugby league State of Origin squad will hold all three of its team camps on the Sunshine Coast this year. Maroons coach Bill Slater said the Twin Waters
Read more 24 February 2025
Medicare card Australia. | Newsreel

What the bulk billing announcements mean for patients

By Stephen Duckett Labor has foreshadowed a major Medicare change to address the falling rate of bulk billing, with an $8.5 billion election announcement. The Government
Read more 24 February 2025
Turtle hatchlings, Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast turtle hatchlings begin their dash

Critically endangered loggerhead turtles have begun emerging from their beach nests, setting off a 30-year countdown before some return to their Sunshine Coast
Read more 24 February 2025