Government

Petrol station Australia. | Newsreel

Labor commits to state-owned service stations

A dozen state-owned petrol stations will be built by a re-elected Queensland Labor Government. Labor leader Steven Miles said, in addition, if re-elected, the government
Read more 6 August 2024
Brisbane train and skyline. | Newsreel

Promise of new Queensland transport authority

A re-elected Queensland Labor Government would introduce a new Independent Transport Authority aimed at delivery a more integrated public transport transport
Read more 6 August 2024
Queensland Premier Steven Miles. | Newsreel

Queensland State of the State address

By Queensland Premier Steven Miles It’s a pleasure to present to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia my first CEDA State of the State address. I have
Read more 6 August 2024
Cotton field in Queensland. | Newsreel

New $13m program targets cotton disease

A multi-million partnership between industry, government and the university sector is set to benefit Queensland cotton farmers. The $13 million program involving the
Read more 6 August 2024
Satellite in space. | Newsreel

Defence force out to command space domain

Australia’s defence forces reached for the stars when it tested its space skills during a recent exercise. The ADF’s Space Command took part in Exercise Pitch Black
Read more 6 August 2024
Customs entry into United States. | Newsreel

Special status for frequent Aussie visitors to USA

Australian’s who travel to the United States frequently will be able to access streamlined entry from next year. Foreign Affairs Minster Penny Wong said Australia
Read more 6 August 2024
Turtle and diver on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Marine Bioblitz a showcase for all ocean lovers

A free two-day event will showcase the Sunshine Coast’s ocean and coastline later this month. The inaugural Sunshine Coast Marine Bioblitz, on August 30 and 31, aims
Read more 6 August 2024
Australia radar target graphic. | Newsreel

Why ASIO lifted the threat level to Probable

National security authorities have raised the terror threat level in Australia from Possible to Probable. Read ASIO’s reasoning direct from the source. By Mike
Read more 6 August 2024
Mt Coot-tha quarry concept PRAX studio

Mt Coot-tha quarry vision channels honey and eucalyptus

A Brisbane design firm has released a vision to transform the Mt Coot-tha quarry into a connected green space, which acknowledges the area’s First Nation’s
Read more 6 August 2024
Worker on wide turbine. | Newsreel

Green light for koala-kind Tarong wind farm

Provisions to protect the affordability of local housing and koalas were conditions of Queensland Government approval for one of the country’s largest publicly-owned
Read more 5 August 2024