Government

Veteran talking to counsellor. | Newsreel

New Department of Veterans’ Affairs agency pledge

A new independent oversight agency will advise Government on the support needed by Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in an attempt to improve suicide
Read more 2 December 2024
Brisbane river ferry. | Newsreel

50 cent fares drive patronage past pre-COVID levels

Confirmation 50 cent public transport fares will remain in South-East Queensland has been announced alongside the latest patronage figures, which show a widespread
Read more 2 December 2024
Woman with stomach pain. | Newsreel

Endometriosis drug Visanne now on PBS

Women living with endometriosis have cheaper access to treatment, with Visanne now added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Federal Health Minister Mark Butler
Read more 2 December 2024
An artist's impression of the rooftop area of a proposed development in South Brisbane. | Newsreel

Three-tower complex planned for South Brisbane

Updated plans for a multi-tower complex, including the first 50-storey tower outside the CBD, have been submitted to Brisbane City Council. (ARTIST’S IMPRESSION
Read more 2 December 2024
Homeless man. | Newsreel

Homelessness almost doubles risk of death

People experiencing homelessness have a death rate almost double the wider population, according to a new study. The 10-year study from the Australian Institute of
Read more 2 December 2024
Brisbane Metro bus. | Newsreel

January start date for Brisbane Metro service

Brisbane’s Metro bus service will officially start on January 28, after a one-month trial in October. The Brisbane City Council website shows the high-capacity,
Read more 2 December 2024
Child in handcuffs. | Newsreel

Mandatory life sentences for children under new laws

Queensland’s Childrens Court will be opened to victims and the media under new laws introduced into State Parliament last week, which also place a mandatory life
Read more 1 December 2024
Worker on broccoli farm. | Newsreel

Blitz on Gatton farms targets shadow economy

Federal Government officers have raided farms in Gatton, west of Brisbane, following reports of worker exploitation. Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Assistant
Read more 30 November 2024
Artists impression Victoria Park stadium, Brisbane. | Newsreel

New stadium for Brisbane 2032 not off the table

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has left the door slightly ajar for a new stadium in Brisbane when announcing the members of an Advisory board which will undertake a
Read more 30 November 2024
Australian Federal parliament. | Newsreel

Bill frenzy to clear decks before Christmas

By Michelle Grattan In the chaotic dying days of 2024’s final Federal parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reverted to a role he played in Julia
Read more 30 November 2024