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ATO call centre under fire from tax agents

Accountants have expressed their frustration with the Australian Tax Office, with most queries directed to call centre staff with less than 12 months’ experience. Tax

Cars optional as 5000 homes planned for South Brisbane

South Brisbane residents are being urged to ditch their cars, with an active and public transport focused plan set to bring more than 5000 new homes into the inner-city

“We are officially in the ground” for Brisbane Stadium build

Dirt is starting to be moved in the race to transform Victoria Park into the centrepiece for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Deputy Premier and State

New Act boosts QIMR Berghofer breakthroughs

The speed at which Queensland medical innovation can benefit patients has been enhanced with the passage of new legislation in State Parliament. The Queensland Institute

Many people have a fear of posting online - Newsreel

Updated defamation laws a response to the digital age

New Queensland defamation laws aim to better protect people making complaints to police and those managing online platforms. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said

Transport study stress tests 30km/h speed limit

Reducing the speed limit in residential streets to 30km/h would significantly boost cyclist safety without having a major impact on car trip times. New modelling by RMIT

New electric vehicles boost parcel capacity

Posties will be able to carry five times the volume of parcels and help the environment at the same time as Australia Post rolls out 500 new electric delivery

Gold Coast train line ready for its Pimpama stop

South-East Queensland will have it first new train station in almost a decade when the Gold Coast’s Pimpama station opens next Monday. State Transport and Main Roads

Police ratchet up pressure on tool thieves

More than 25,000 tools were stolen across Queensland last financial year, promoting a police campaign with local tradies. Officer in Charge of North Brisbane District

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning

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