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Construction on the Brisbane skyline. | Newsreel

State pauses BPICs for new construction projects

The Queensland Government has paused the use of Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICs) on new state-funded construction projects. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said
Read more 14 November 2024
Large scale battery storage at solar farm.

Net zero ‘out of reach’ without large-scale storage

Australia’s goal of achieving net-zero is “out of reach” without large-scale energy storage. A new report from Monash University suggests without policy changes to
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Tourist with kangaroo, Australia. | Newsreel

Scammers prompt change to tourism data collection

Australia will change the way it collects its tourism data from next year to take advantage of new technology and in response to an increase in online fraud. Tourism
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Young person being offered support. | Newsreel

Queensland crime prevention program gold standard

A Queensland youth crime prevention program has received national recognition at the Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards. Australian Institute of Criminology
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Joseph Moss in Queensland Ballet's The Little Mermaid.

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for
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Person with disability and support worker. | Newsreel

Holiday’s over for misleading NDIS advertising

Misleading advertising targeting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants has prompted a warning from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more 13 November 2024
Teenage girls playing games online. | Newsreel

Online games should not be included in social media ban

By Marcus Carter and Taylor Hardwick The Federal Government has announced a plan to ban children under the age of 16 from social media. With bipartisan support, it’s
Read more 13 November 2024
Teenager vaping. | Newsreel

Anti-vaping program for Year 7 and 8 students

A school-based anti-vaping program will be rolled out nationally after a successful trial of more than 5000 young students. The OurFutures Vaping program is set to be
Read more 13 November 2024
Uluru, Australia. | Newsreel

Tourists seek First Nations experiences in record numbers

First Nations tourism hit record highs last financial year, with both international and domestic numbers soaring past pre-pandemic highs. The latest Tourism Research
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VDI assembled Yutong buses. | Newsreel

Chinese electric buses bound for Brisbane

Chinese electric buses will be assembled in Brisbane, following the opening of a new facility at Eagle Farm. In a statement, Austrade said China-based company Yutong
Read more 13 November 2024