Government

Census taker. | Newsreel

ABS counting on workers to support Census

Up to 30,000 jobs are on offer as the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) looks to build its team to deliver the 2026 Census. Census General Manager Jenny Telford said
Read more 11 August 2025
Artist's impression of the proposed Brisbane 2032 Athletes Village. | newsreel

Sneak peek at new-look Ekka grounds 2032

Ekka visitors can imagine the look of the Brisbane Showgrounds circa 2032, with an artist’s impression released of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games
Read more 11 August 2025
Andrew Wellington

Wellington is all aboard at Queensland Rail

The Queensland Rail board has a new look with a new Chair among four appointments. State Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said Andrew Wellington, a
Read more 11 August 2025
Two small business owners. | Newsreel

New employment rules set to impact small businesses

New entitlements for employees working in small businesses come into effect from August 26. The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement on the new rules covering the
Read more 11 August 2025
Police emergency. | Newsreel

Triple Zero calls spike in first half of 2025

Triple Zero phone calls jumped by more than 35,000 in the first half of this year, with more than 90 percent genuine emergencies. New Queensland Police Service (QPS)
Read more 11 August 2025
Brisbane Ekka. | Newsreel

Brisbane Ekka showbags pass their first test

More than 300 Ekka showbags have undergone safety inspections as the Royal Queensland Show gets set to open its gates tomorrow. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington
Read more 8 August 2025
Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

Northshore and Gabba plans open for comment

Consultation has opened on two pockets of inner-city land which will deliver 26,000 new homes. Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod
Read more 8 August 2025
Retired Chief Judge Kerry O’Brien. | Newsreel

O’Brien to chair State Sentencing Advisory Council

Retired Chief Judge Kerry O’Brien is the next Chair of the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Mr O’Brien, the former
Read more 7 August 2025
Mercure Clear Mountain. | Newsreel

Five-star Peppers upgrade for mountain retreat

The Moreton Bay region is set to welcome it first five-star hotel with Mercure Clear Mountain set for a $4 million upgrade. The popular mountaintop escape, 30km
Read more 7 August 2025
Toy houses and auction hammer. | Newsreel

ACTU negative gearing plan would impact 300,000 Aussies

By Martin Duck The Australian Council of Trade Unions is pushing to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts to just one investment property. So who stands
Read more 7 August 2025