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Koala, Australia. | Newsreel

Modern net captures Queensland wildlife

A public database of Queensland’s flora and fauna has received a multi-million-dollar upgrade. State Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the WildNet website now
Read more 15 July 2025
K'gari, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Global recognition for K’gari name change

It’s official. Fraser Island is no more. Australia’s request to have the world’s largest sand island known globally as K’gari has been approved. Federal
Read more 15 July 2025
Former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

Hard to dismiss impact of Civic Centre after 50 years

Ipswich is partying this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s Civic Centre. Opened in 1975 by then Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, the occasion is
Read more 15 July 2025
Nuclear button. | Newsreel

‘Nuclear monarchies’ put a target on health of world leaders

In the current climate of global uncertainty, a new study has shone a light on the health of leaders of nuclear-armed countries. Professor Nick Wilson, from the
Read more 15 July 2025
Census Australia. | Newsreel

Central Queensland puts 2026 Census to the test

Central Queensland residents will take part in a Census dry run next month, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) prepares for the 2026 whole-of-nation
Read more 14 July 2025
CFMEU protest in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Commission of Inquiry into Queensland CFMEU

The Queensland Government will conduct a Commission of Inquiry into the State branch of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU). Premier David
Read more 14 July 2025
Students solving maths problem. | Newsreel

635 students plus 114 countries add up to mega event

The sharpest maths minds in the world have descended on the Sunshine Coast. Almost 640 students, from more than 100 countries, are contesting the 66th International
Read more 14 July 2025
Queensland Police roadside test. | Newsreel

More than 7000 stops in police holiday blitz

More Brisbane drivers were found to have drugs in their system than alcohol in a school holiday random roadside testing blitz by Queensland Police which continues this
Read more 11 July 2025
Gayndah sign, | Newsreel

22 percent rates rise sign of councils’ struggle

A more than 20 percent rates hike by a Queensland regional council is evidence of the strain local authorities are under to provide services, according to the group’s
Read more 11 July 2025
Children in childcare. | Newsreel

Queensland fast-tracks child protection scheme

Queensland will fast-track requirements for the early childhood sector to investigate and report suspicious conduct. State Attorney-General and Justice Minister Deb
Read more 11 July 2025