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Gold Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Gold Coast population to hit 1 million by 2040

The Gold Coast’s population is expected to exceed 1 million in around 15 years, as the city boasts one of the nation’s fastest growing economies. Mayor Tom Tate said
Read more 14 October 2024
Person casting a vote. | Newsreel

Early voting starts in Queensland State Election

Voting is under way in the Queensland State Election, with more than 200 early voting centres open across the State, from today. Queensland Electoral Commissioner Pat
Read more 14 October 2024
Charles Clarke Park, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Nation-leading all-abilities pontoon for Sunshine Coast

An all-abilities pontoon will be built at a Sunshine Coast park, in what is believed to be an Australian-first for accessibility. The pontoon will be installed at
Read more 14 October 2024
Incoming Australian Border Force Commissioner Gavan Reynolds. | Newsreel.

Reynolds new Border Force Commissioner

Lieutenant General Gavan Reynolds will be the next Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mr Reynolds would take over from
Read more 14 October 2024
Australian cash. | Newsreel

Queensland regions keep ATO investigators busy

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) received more than 10,000 tip-offs from Queenslanders last financial year, with the state’s regional centres topping the nation in
Read more 14 October 2024
Young boy. | Newsreel

Commissioners urge criminal responsibility age rethink

Two National Commissioners have urged the Northern Territory Government to reverse plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10 years. National
Read more 14 October 2024
Speed camera Australia. | Newsreel

Push to have speeding fines based on income

Traffic fines should be based on a person’s income to avoid low-income earners being more harshly penalised for the same offence. A new report for the Australia
Read more 14 October 2024
Kangaroo Point Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland.

Kangaroo Point Bridge to open December 15

Brisbane’s newest river crossing will open on December 15, when the Kangaroo Point Bridge welcomes its first pedestrians. A Brisbane City Council statement said,
Read more 14 October 2024
Smart phone security. | Newsreel

Cyber Act to set minimum security standards for devices

Smart devices must meet minimum security standards and ransomware reporting will be mandated for some businesses under new laws proposed by the Federal
Read more 14 October 2024
Monorail Brisbane Expo 88. | Newsreel

Call to channel Expo vibe to create 24/3 precincts

Recent moves to support Queensland’s night-time economy, should be the impetus to create 24/3 entertainment precincts in Brisbane in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic
Read more 14 October 2024