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Quantum leap in computing cred for Brisbane

Brisbane will become a quantum computing hub, following a $960 million Government investment to lure one of the world’s leading players to Queensland. Technology

Extra peer support for fatigued nurses

Nurses and midwifes will have access to peer support and telehealth services through a new program. In response to a recent survey which found 7 out of 10 frontline

Bulk billing needs extra Budget boost

Australian doctors are calling for 20 percent increases in Medicare rebates across a number of services to maintain improved bulk billing numbers. As the Federal

Domestic violence on national agenda

In the wake of weekend rallies across the country to support the victims of domestic and family violence, the Queensland Government has announced an extra $36m for

Workplace tech boom requires new IT literacy

Queensland firms are needing to lift their information technology (IT) skills to a new level as technology moves deeper and faster into workplaces. Jobs Queensland

Dangerous drivers now face 20 years in jail

Major increases in penalties for dangerous driving could see guilty motorists jailed for up to 20 years. In an instance where a driver has evaded police while driving

Pilot provides pharmacists prescription powers

A pilot program allowing pharmacists to prescribe medicines for common health conditions is under way in North Queensland. The Queensland Government’s Community

New procurement policy to drive circular economy

Businesses bidding for Federal Government work will need to meet new sustainability benchmarks from July. Australia’s first national Environmentally Sustainable

More than a natural disaster a week for Australia

More than 40 natural disasters were declared across Australia in the past six months, impacting more than 190 local government areas. As the nation’s Emergency

Prison population up 10,000 in 10 years

Australia’s prison population has jumped by more than 10,000 in a decade off the back of a tougher stance on crime. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of

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