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Call to review biodiversity offset scheme

A biodiversity offset scheme aimed at preserving natural habitat has not delivered on its goals, according to the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). Under the

Work begins on $1.3b Toowoomba Hospital

Work began on a new Toowoomba Hospital as a new day surgery in the Darling Downs city was officially opened this week. The newly-opened $42 million Bunya Day Surgery

Brisbane poised to be regional powerhouse

Brisbane has multiple advantages over other Australian capitals, as it eyes an economy that is tipped to approach $300 billion within a decade. A State of the City

Comment on bigger picture for Woolloongabba

With any major redevelopment of the Gabba now off the table, the State Government has started community consultation on the broader development plan for

New Fire Department for Queensland

The structure of Queensland’s emergency services will change from June this year under new laws passed in State Parliament this week. From July 1, the state will have

New risk-based approach to foreign investment

A new risk-based approach to foreign investment will see more scrutiny of investment proposals around critical infrastructure, minerals and technology and a more

Mayor’s warning as scammers hijack identity

Fraudsters have been masquerading as Rosanna Natoli, with the newly-elected Sunshine Coast Council Mayor urging the community to be aware of fake approaches under her

Billion-dollar boost for medical research

Almost $2 billion will be invested in medical research under a new Federal Government initiative. The bulk of the funding, $1.4 billion, will be allocated through the

Focus on pornography as driver of misogyny

The Federal Government will make it harder for young people to access pornography as it grapples with the misogyny underpinning the increase in men’s violence against

Mixed reaction to changes in youth crime law

Changes to youth justice laws that remove “detention as a last resort” will not make Queenslanders safer, according to the state’s peak social services body. QCOSS

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