Human trafficking reports jump in Australia
Reports of human trafficking in Australia jumped by more than 10 percent last year.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) released the latest data to coincide with the
Read more31 July 2024Government
Jabiluka set to join Kakadu as lease ends
The Kakadu National Park will be enhanced after the Federal Government announced it would not renew the Jabiluka Mineral Lease.
Minister for Resources and Northern
Read more30 July 2024
Platform to share DV perpetrator data
A new technology platform will help police, government departments and community groups to better share data of the perpetrators of domestic violence.
The $1 million
Read more29 July 2024
More design recognition for Ipswich precinct
Ipswich’s Nicholas Street Precinct has added to its swag of design awards with the Minister’s Award for Urban Design and the Movement and Place Award 2024 now on
Read more29 July 2024
Immigration issues shape Federal Cabinet reshuffle
By Michelle Grattan
Anthony Albanese is seeking to neutralise the difficult issues in immigration and former detainees by appointing Tony Burke, a strong political
Read more29 July 2024
More children waiting for secure housing
The number of families with children waiting for social housing has jumped by almost 10 percent in six months, as new data shows Queenslanders are waiting almost
Read more29 July 2024
Licence renewal prompts organ donor registration
Queenslanders will be prompted to become organ donors when they renew their driver’s licence, in an attempt to lift one of the lowest levels of organ donor
Read more29 July 2024
Extra support for sexual assault victims
Two new state-funded support programs to support victims of sexual assault will be rolled out in Queensland next year.
State Minister for Prevention of Domestic and
Read more29 July 2024
Crackdown on fake roadworthy certificates
A dedicated government task force is being established to crackdown on fraudulent vehicle safety certificates.
Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish
Read more29 July 2024
Vandals poison Buddina turtle nesting area
Two sensitive coastal areas of the Sunshine Coast, including a turtle nesting area, have been scarred by illegal poisoning.
Sunshine Coast Council has launched
Read more27 July 2024