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Queensland Parliament building. | Newsreel

New laws cover guns, e-scooters, social media and more

By Steve Zeppa It was not all Question Time mudslinging in Queensland Parliament this week, with a range of new laws passed. In true Newsreel style, direct from the
Read more 25 August 2024
Nuclear submarine on the surface of the ocean. | Newsreel

AUKUS in practice as Aussies work on US sub in west

The first operational component of the AUKUS partnership in Australia is under way with a United States nuclear-powered submarine arriving in Western Australia for
Read more 23 August 2024
Pregnant woman getting an injection. | Newsreel

Whooping cough cases jump 70-fold in Queensland

Pregnant women in Queensland are being urged to obtain a free whooping cough vaccine as cases skyrocket across the state. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said the state
Read more 22 August 2024
RAAF F35 jet fighter. | Newsreel

$850m to manufacture missiles in Australia

Australian will manufacture its own missiles with $850m committed to building a new facility in northern New South Wales. The Federal Government will partner with
Read more 22 August 2024
Person manning phone line. | Newsreel

Cash for Crimestoppers to continue service

Crimestoppers has secured ongoing State Government funding as it celebrates its 35th anniversary. At a special commemoration ceremony at Parliament House this week,
Read more 22 August 2024
Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers. | Newsreel

Leavers fast-tracked into cross-border role

Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers will become the state’s first Cross-Border Commissioner, starting in the role on Monday. The State Government
Read more 22 August 2024
Care Outreach office manager Suzi Eastgate. | Newsreel

Rehomed furniture reduces landfill and carbon footprint

A South East Queensland council has averted 60,000 kilograms of landfill and prevented 177 tonnes of Co2 emissions by using a local circular economy
Read more 21 August 2024
L'Oreal distribution centre opening in Ipswich.

Ipswich was worth it as L’Oreal opens centre

Ipswich is home to a new $40 million distribution centre, with cosmetics giant L’Oreal opening its second Australian hub in the city. The 14,533 sqm facility, in the
Read more 21 August 2024
Workers in high-vis and hardhats. | Newsreel

Workplace law changes Monday. What you need to know

Federal Government changes to workplace law come into effect on Monday. The Fair Work Commission said there were four major areas of change from August 26, brought about
Read more 21 August 2024
Doctor with young child. | Newsreel

Boost for child health in North Queensland

Health professionals in North Queensland have access to increased funding to boost the welfare of children in the region. The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network
Read more 21 August 2024