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Woman scared and injured. | Newsreel

Human trafficking reports jump in Australia

Reports of human trafficking in Australia jumped by more than 10 percent last year. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) released the latest data to coincide with the
Read more 31 July 2024
Ranger Uranium Mine in Kakadu, Norther Territory.

Jabiluka set to join Kakadu as lease ends

The Kakadu National Park will be enhanced after the Federal Government announced it would not renew the Jabiluka Mineral Lease. Minister for Resources and Northern
Read more 30 July 2024
Shared information graphic. | Newsreel

Platform to share DV perpetrator data

A new technology platform will help police, government departments and community groups to better share data of the perpetrators of domestic violence. The $1 million
Read more 29 July 2024
Tulmur-Place-in-Nicholas-Street-Precinct-Ipswich | Newsreel

More design recognition for Ipswich precinct

Ipswich’s Nicholas Street Precinct has added to its swag of design awards with the Minister’s Award for Urban Design and the Movement and Place Award 2024 now on
Read more 29 July 2024
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Immigration issues shape Federal Cabinet reshuffle

By Michelle Grattan Anthony Albanese is seeking to neutralise the difficult issues in immigration and former detainees by appointing Tony Burke, a strong political
Read more 29 July 2024
Homeless people living in tents. | Newsreel

More children waiting for secure housing

The number of families with children waiting for social housing has jumped by almost 10 percent in six months, as new data shows Queenslanders are waiting almost
Read more 29 July 2024
Person in ambulance handing over organ. | Newsreel

Licence renewal prompts organ donor registration

Queenslanders will be prompted to become organ donors when they renew their driver’s licence, in an attempt to lift one of the lowest levels of organ donor
Read more 29 July 2024
Support group. | Newsreel

Extra support for sexual assault victims

Two new state-funded support programs to support victims of sexual assault will be rolled out in Queensland next year. State Minister for Prevention of Domestic and
Read more 29 July 2024
Person inspecting a car. | Newsreel

Crackdown on fake roadworthy certificates

A dedicated government task force is being established to crackdown on fraudulent vehicle safety certificates. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish
Read more 29 July 2024
Warning sign at Buddina on the Sunshine Coast.

Vandals poison Buddina turtle nesting area

Two sensitive coastal areas of the Sunshine Coast, including a turtle nesting area, have been scarred by illegal poisoning. Sunshine Coast Council has launched
Read more 27 July 2024