Government

Houses under construction. | Newsreel

Nuanced CGT reform would boost housing supply

Tweaks to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could facilitate the build of 130,000 extra homes over the next five years. A new McKell Institute discussion paper argues instead of
Read more 22 July 2025
Artist's impression LIV Anura, Newstead, Brisbane.

Newstead apartments first build-to-rent project

Mirvac will build the first build-to-rent project under a new Queensland Government program. State Treasurer and Home Ownership Minister David Janetzki said the
Read more 22 July 2025
Dolphins rugby league player and children in park. | Newsreel

Moreton Bay focuses on Phins’ finals race. Watch the video

A new campaign is driving support for the Dolphins National Rugby League (NRL) side as its looks to make its first finals appearance in the competition. City of Moreton
Read more 22 July 2025
Police wanding a person for knives. | Newsreel

State-wide coverage under Jack’s Law

Queensland police now have the power to wand people for weapons anywhere in the state. State Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie said the expansion of
Read more 21 July 2025
Australian Federal parliament. | Newsreel

80 days after election, Parliament’s ready to sit

By Jill Sheppard and Patrick Leslie Despite many pre-election predictions, the 48th Australian parliament looks quite similar to the 47th. The Labor Party has greater
Read more 21 July 2025
Parent helping child with school work.

Extra support for home education families

Parents providing home education in Queensland will be provided with extra support following a review into the current system. State Education Minster John-Paul
Read more 21 July 2025
Glasshouse Theatre Brisbane

Glasshouse nurtures QPAC’s nation-leading growth

Brisbane’s new $184 million theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) begins its fit-out stage with a name. The Glasshouse Theatre will become the fifth
Read more 21 July 2025
Brisbane City Council Buses. | Newsreel

All aboard to deliver safety for bus drivers

A roundtable involving unions and operators will be held to address concerns over violence towards Queensland bus drivers. State Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent
Read more 18 July 2025
Beef cattle Australia. | Newsreel

AI meets beef in fast-tracked processing plant

A state-of the-art beef processing plant in Central Queensland will be fast-tracked after being declared a “prescribed project” by the State Government. The
Read more 18 July 2025
Brisbane Catholic Education St Clares Primary School Yarrabilba students. | Newsreel

New checks for Year 1 students in Queensland

New phonics and numeracy checks will be introduced for all Year 1 students in Queensland. State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the additional tests would
Read more 18 July 2025