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Glass of wine on plane.

BYO wine lands 64yo Italian woman with assault charge

A 64-year-old Italian-Australian woman has been charged with assault in the wake of her bringing her own wine onboard a flight to Sydney. Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Read more 10 June 2025
House under construction. | Newsreel

Master plan to deliver $59 billion construction pipeline

Queensland builders have called for energy efficiency and livable housing requirements set out in the National Code to be made voluntary in a bid to lift productivity in
Read more 10 June 2025
Paralympians Hani Watson. | Newsreel

Para Unit welcomes first cohort of aspiring champions

The first cohort of a new wave of Queensland Paralympic champions are on the starting blocks. State Sports Minister Tim Mander said 20 athletes had recently joined the
Read more 9 June 2025
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and McCormick Australia Managing Director Paris Golden. | Newsreel

Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy

An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy. Global food flavouring company McCormick
Read more 9 June 2025
Coolum Beach. | Newsreel

Celebrating what’s great in the Sunshine State

The best of Queensland has been revealed as the State celebrates its 166th birthday today (June 6). Premier David Crisafulli said more than 61,000 people voted in a
Read more 6 June 2025
Group of people from different ethnic backgrounds. | Newsreel

Government sets up new multicultural affairs office

A new Office for Multicultural Affairs will be established within the Federal Government. Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the Office would bring together
Read more 6 June 2025
Crowd at music festival. | Newsreel

Not all arts support comes with a price tag

A government-enabled one-stop shop is among a raft of recommendations made to support Australia’s creative industries, beyond direct funding. A new insights report
Read more 6 June 2025
Will Ashley, Chris Maynard, Mayor Tom Tate. | Newsreel

Maynard hands over Chief Lifeguard duties

There has been a changing of the guard in an organisation which keeps thousands safe on Gold Coast beaches. After 42 years, Chief Lifeguard Chris Maynard has retired,
Read more 6 June 2025
AIS ETC meeting. | Newsreel

Sporting rivals help shape ‘green and gold decade’

Sporting leaders from a dozen countries have been brought together to enhance Australia’s performance at the Brisbane 2032 Games. The Australian Institute of Sport
Read more 5 June 2025
Artist impression of hotel at Bulcock Street . | Newsreel

First luxury hotel approved under Council plan

A 160-suite, 11-storey, development in Caloundra is the first project approved under a Sunshine Coast Council plan to attract more luxury hotels to the region. Sunshine
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