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Turtle being rescued, Gold Coast, Australia. | Newsreel

Marine hospital first of its kind in Southern Hemisphere

The first wildlife hospital of its type in the Southern Hemisphere will be established at Sea World on the Gold Coast. The State Government has committed $10 million for
Read more 2 July 2025
Amber Shuhyta. | Newsreel

Shuhyta new Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette Commissioner

Canberra public servant Amber Shuhyta is Australia’s new Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette (ITEC) Commissioner. Previously the Assistant Secretary, Primary Care
Read more 1 July 2025
Queensland ambulance. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar bump ramps up Ambulance capability

The $1 billion State Budget boost to the Queensland Ambulance Service will see 600 new paramedics and 170 extra ambulances on the streets over the next four years. State
Read more 1 July 2025
People in remote store Australia. | Newsreel

Cheaper essentials delivered for remote communities

Essential groceries in more than 70 remote Australian communities will be cheaper from today through a new Federal subsidy scheme. Federal Minister for Indigenous
Read more 1 July 2025
Seafood platter. | Newsreel

More than seafood labelling needed to end fishy practices

Australian menus will evolve over the next year to better identify the origin of seafood dishes. The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) said hospitality
Read more 1 July 2025
Student nurse with supervisor. | Newsreel

Prac payments now available for selected students

Student health care providers and teachers receive a financial boost from today with prac payments kicking in. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said eligible
Read more 1 July 2025
Woman applying sunscreen. | Newsreel

ACCC claims sunscreen reef messaging greenwashing

A popular sunscreen brand is being taken to court over its use of “reef friendly” messaging on its products. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more 1 July 2025
Gas cooker | Newsreel

Gas market review to secure domestic supply

A review into Australia’s gas market regulations aims to ensure sufficient domestic supply in the future. Federal Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said
Read more 1 July 2025
Tax graphic. | Newsreel

Individuals carry the country with $300 billion tax bill

With the new tax year starting tomorrow, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its annual Taxation Statistics report. The latest data, from the 2022-23
Read more 30 June 2025
Brisbane Metro Bus. | Newsreel

Next stop arrives on Brisbane’s new bus network

Brisbane’s new bus network kicks up a gear from today with the second stage of the project now live. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane Metro services now
Read more 30 June 2025