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Trinder Park station, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

$600 million for pre-construction work on faster rail project

Hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent next year on a project to deliver faster rail to the Gold Coast. Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said a
Read more 18 June 2025
Affordable home Sunshine Coast, Australia. | Newsreel

Pre-fab build fast tracks affordable homes for workers

A first-of-its type affordable housing development has opened for new tenants on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the Marcoola project
Read more 18 June 2025
Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia

First Indigenous-led strategy will help protect Kakadu

The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park aims to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. Federal
Read more 18 June 2025
Influencer making content. | Newsreel

New tax rule puts influencers in ATO spotlight

Gig economy workers may receive a surprise from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) this year, with new rules impacting secondary sources of income. CPA Australia Tax
Read more 18 June 2025
Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith, New South Wales. | Newsreel

Penrith rowing centre upgrade amidst Games venue row

Hot on the heels of Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese suggesting rowing at the Brisbane 2032 Games be moved away from Queensland, the New South Wales Government
Read more 17 June 2025
Children playing basketball. | Newsreel

Double boost for clubs and junior athletes

Increasing participation in grassroots sport in Queensland is being tackled by supporting both providers and participants. The State Government has announced funding for
Read more 17 June 2025
Man injured with e-scooter. | Newsreel

Safety of e-scooters and e-bikes under spotlight

Public submissions into a Queensland Parliament inquiry into e-scooter safety close on Friday. State Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said the Parliamentary Inquiry
Read more 17 June 2025
Night sky from One Tree Hill Maleny, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Council looks for multi-star reviews of new lighting plan

Around 40 percent of the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area would be subject to a new light management plan under a proposal to create a Dark Sky Reserve in the
Read more 17 June 2025
United States flag in tatters. | Newsreel

Little global confidence in Trump and the United States

Australians are among citizens from a large number of countries who lack confidence in the leadership of President Donald Trump, as the global image of the United State
Read more 16 June 2025
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. | Newsreel

Trails, domes and light shows at new-look Mount Coot-tha

Singapore’s iconic Garden’s by the Bay is among the international inspirations for a re-imagined Mount Coot-tha. Brisbane Lord Mayor Andrian Schrinner has
Read more 16 June 2025