Government

Talisman Sabre 2021. | Newsreel.

PNG to hold Sabre activity after 50 years of independence

Papua New Guinea will, for the first time, host activities in Australia’s largest military training exercise with the United States. Australian Defence Force (ADF)
Read more 23 April 2025
New Queensland Cancer Centre. | Newsreel

2600 new hospital beds in reworked health plan

An extra 2600 hospital beds will be delivered under a new infrastructure plan for Queensland Health. Following a review of the current build plan, the State Government
Read more 23 April 2025
Debate Australia graphic. | Newsreel

Same old tune, third time around for leaders

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have met for the third leaders’ debate of this election campaign, this time on the Nine network. And while the debate traversed much
Read more 23 April 2025
Young girl being bullied at school. | Newsreel

Queensland flying squads to target bullying in schools

Rapid response guidance officers will be deployed to school bullying hotspots around Queensland, under a new Government plan. State Premier David Crisafulli said $33
Read more 23 April 2025
Greg Chemello. | Newsreel

Chemello and Lambrinos to lead QBCC reform

One of Australia’s most respected governance experts and change agents has been appointed Chair of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
Read more 22 April 2025
Queensland Police car. | Newseel

School’s back after tragic Easter holidays on State roads

School zones are back in force across Queensland as the State returns from the Easter holiday break lamenting a tragic road toll. Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath
Read more 22 April 2025
Queensland electoral boundaries. | Newsreel

Commissioners to review Queensland electorates

Three commissioners have been appointed to review Queensland’s electoral boundaries. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the review and redistribution of
Read more 22 April 2025
Woman worried looking at phone. | Newsreel

Cost of living crisis spawns rise in job scams

Australians lost more than $4 million in one month this year to job scams, sparking a police warning. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commander Graeme Marshall said
Read more 22 April 2025
Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO Simon Ling. | Newsreel

Simon Ling new Queensland Treasury Corporation CEO

A finance expert with a “focus on advancing government social financing initiatives” is the new Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO. State Treasurer David
Read more 17 April 2025
Bleached coral off Cairns, Far North Queensland. | Newsreel

Back-to-back mass bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef has again experienced mass bleaching, only the second time it has occurred over consecutive summers. Australian Marine Conservation Society Great
Read more 17 April 2025