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Funding secured to attract screen projects to Queensland

The Queensland Government has confirmed two-year funding of $50 million to secure film and television projects for the state. It said that, in 2025–26, Screen

Growing regions ‘need to keep character and liveability’

Regional Queensland has a major opportunity to build new industries but its success will depend on preserving its liveability and the unique character of each area. This

Warnings of a dangerous spring fire season ahead

People in bushland areas, including parts of south-east Queensland, have been warned to prepare for a dangerous fire season. The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service

Public transport being used more for night trips

Brisbane residents are using public transport more to move around the city on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weekends. Brisbane City Council figures show that

Major changes coming for Brisbane building rules

Major changes to building rules will come into effect next month as Brisbane City Council continues to push through its plan to create more housing in key areas. Changes

Australia needs to ‘move up the AI value chain’

By Michelle Grattan Australia must move up the Artificial Intelligence (AI) value chain rather than simply hosting data centres, the Assistant Minister for Science,

PNG citizens to serve in Australian defence force

Australia and Papua New Guinea have held talks in recent days as part of efforts to shore up defence cooperation under the new Pukpuk Treaty. The talks included plans to

Mental health nurses for Redland, Redcliffe and Hervey Bay

Redland, Redcliffe and Hervey Bay hospitals have recruited specialist mental health nurses who will work with emergency clinicians to provide faster assessment and

Council provides free campsite to address homelessness

The City of Moreton Bay has announced a free camping site for tents to help deal with the region’s homeless crisis. The site Wyllie Park in Petrie includes a current

One Nation closing in on Labor’s ‘mythical status’ voters

By Emily Foley and Josh Sunman Australian politics has long afforded an almost mythical status to certain categories of voters – usually a large group that feels

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