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Small business owner on phone. | Newsreel

$250m boost to small business support

Queensland small businesses will have a $250 million support package to access over the next three years. Launched today in Far North Queensland, the State’s Small
Read more 30 May 2024
Robotic machines in manufacturing site. | Newsreel

Robotics strategy guides safe integration

A new national robotics strategy will aim to better integrate automated technologies into workplaces and ensure worker safety. The strategy, announced the week, outlines
Read more 29 May 2024
Man holding machete. | Newsreel

No more knives out for retailers

The Queensland Police Service and the National Retail Association will join forces in an awareness campaign in the lead up to new knife laws coming into effect. From
Read more 29 May 2024
Child working under oppressive conditions. | Newsreel

Search on for Anti-Slavery Commissioner

Australia is searching for its first Anti-Slavery Commissioner. Federal Parliament has passed the Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill
Read more 29 May 2024
Data map of Australia. | Newsreel

Atlas a deep dive into Australian data

Do you want to know the location of every police station in Australia? Perhaps you need to know where all the country’s RAMSAR wetlands are located or want to keep up
Read more 29 May 2024
Volvo FM electric truck. | Newsreel

Queensland fire fighters trial electric truck

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services will operate Volvo Australia’s first electric truck under a 12-month trial. QFES will take delivery of two new green prime
Read more 29 May 2024
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Plans for Valley twin towers under scrutiny

Brisbane City Council is continuing to assess a development application for a two-tower 550-unit high-density mixed-use project in Fortitude Valley. Earlier this month,
Read more 28 May 2024
Couple worried about bills. | Newsreel

Taxes and fees a third of new home costs

A third of the cost of a new home in Queensland is made up of taxes, fees and charges, according to new research. The same research, from the Property Council of
Read more 28 May 2024
Electrical apprentice. | Newsreel

$1000 tool boost for first-year apprentices

First-year apprentices can access $1000 to tool up for their careers. A Queensland Government “Free Tools for First Years” program will provide $1000 cashback for
Read more 27 May 2024
Dentists with patient in dental chair. | Newsreel

Call to tighten super rules for medical treatments

The Federal Government is being urged to tighten rules around accessing superannuation for medical treatments to stamp out exploitation. Private Healthcare Australia
Read more 26 May 2024