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ACCC recommends targeted rules for digital platforms

A five-year ACCC inquiry has found digital platforms needed to be subjected to targeted regulation to increase competitiveness and protect consumers. Australian
Read more 23 June 2025
Mater Hospital Springfield under construction. | Newsreel

State Budget millions for Mater Hospital Springfield

Almost $700 million will be allocated to the supporting the new Mater Hospital Springfield in this week’s Queensland State Budget. Treasurer David Janetzki said $638
Read more 23 June 2025
Queensland rugby league Origin player Harry Grant. | Newsreel

State backs Maroon Origin players to tackle betting culture

A new anti-betting campaign has been launched to tackle the high level of gambling on rugby league matches. Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said a State
Read more 23 June 2025
Virgin plane. | Newsreel

New flights tipped to land $190 million for Queensland

Three new flight routes into Brisbane and the Gold Coast are expected to inject almost $190 million into Queensland’s visitor economy. State Tourism Minister Andrew
Read more 23 June 2025
Gas burner. | Newsreel

Fairer energy plans … in 12 months’ time

Australian energy retailers have 12 months to ensure customer plans are fair, with new Government-mandated rules set to kick in on July 1 next year. Energy and Climate
Read more 19 June 2025
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Reef water quality focus of city-centred fund

An innovation fund has been established to improve the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef. The joint Federal-State $24 million Great Barrier Reef Urban Technology
Read more 19 June 2025
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Free health checks for Queensland kindergarten children

Queensland children attending approved kindergarten programs will receive free health checks under a new State Government program. Premier David Crisafulli said up to
Read more 19 June 2025
Fishing trawler in Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Commercial fishing released from investment warning

A decade-long investment warning related to Queensland’s commercial fishing industry has been revoked. State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the
Read more 18 June 2025
Story Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Brisbane budgets on new Story Bridge footpath this year

More than $18 million has been allocated in this year’s Brisbane City Council Budget to the restoration of the Story Bridge, with almost half for work on the
Read more 18 June 2025
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Optus agrees to $100m penalty over sales practices

Optus is set to pay a $100 million fine for selling products to consumers who did not want, nor could afford, them. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Read more 18 June 2025