Government

Mathias Cormann. | Newsreel

Mathias Cormann to lead OECD until 2031

Australia’s longest serving Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has secured an extended term as OECD Secretary-General. OECD Ambassador for Mexico Sybel Galván Gómez
Read more 28 July 2025
Kokoda Park, Lockyer Valley

First ‘reset’ program for at-risk youth rolls out

The Queensland Government’s first early intervention program for at-risk youth will be run out of the Lockyer Valley, south-west of Brisbane. Premier David Crisafulli
Read more 28 July 2025
Automated farm equipment. | Newsreel

Mandate for millions to be invested in Queensland

A Queensland Government mandate will see more local retirements savings pumped into state-based projects. State Treasurer David Janetzki said the $50 million mandate
Read more 28 July 2025
Aboriginal tour guide.

Eagerly-awaited support for tourism and hospitality

A new careers platform has been launched specifically for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector. With workforce demand in the industry expected to grow by nearly
Read more 28 July 2025
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli. | Newsreel

10,000 invites for inaugural citizen’s panel

Fifty Sunshine Coast residents will soon form a citizen’s panel to ensure community views are heard by Council, with 10,000 invited to apply. Sunshine Coast Mayor
Read more 25 July 2025
Adult and child holding hands. | Newsreel

Push to bring vulnerable children back into care

Hundreds of Queensland children under Government care are choosing to forego state support, sparking an audit within a wider child safety Commission of Inquiry. State
Read more 24 July 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Fresh faces set to advise State on small business

A diverse mix of business leaders have been enlisted to form a new Queensland Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group. State Small and Family Business
Read more 24 July 2025
Kangaroo Point Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Past and present honoured in design awards

Brisbane’s newest bridge has shared Queensland’s top urban design award with a tribute to a slice of regional history. The 470m Kangaroo Point Bridge was the
Read more 24 July 2025
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery, Queensland Housing and Public Works Minister Sam O'Connor, City of Moreton Bay Deputy Mayor Jodie Shipway, Y Queensland CEO Damian Foley. | Newsreel

Bay project to house homeless women over 55

Almost 50 homes for women aged over 55 at risk of homelessness are being built at Mango Hill. City of Moreton Bay Peter Flannery said the project is the latest in moves
Read more 23 July 2025
Simon Crooks

Simon Crooks new Games infrastructure boss

The man who delivered Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf will be in charge of the infrastructure build for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Simon Crooks has
Read more 23 July 2025