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Beekeeper. | Newsreel

First Queensland detection of damaging honey bee pest

One of the most damaging pests to honey bees has been detected in Queensland for the first time. An alert from Biosecurity Queensland revealed the varroa mite (Varroa
Read more 6 March 2025
Djarindjin and Lombadina at sunset, Australia. | Newsreel

New focus on food security in regional communities

Reducing the cost of essential groceries and building a nutrition workforce are among the measures included in a national strategy to improve food security in
Read more 6 March 2025
Overweight woman and doctor. | Newsreel

Gaining health, not losing weight, key to obesity battle

The fight against obesity needs to be focussed on gaining health, not losing weight, according to Australia’s doctors. The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP),
Read more 6 March 2025
Small business owners worried about bills. | Newsreel

ATO crackdown on GST non-compliant small businesses

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on thousands of small businesses who are tardy with their quarterly GST reporting obligations. ATO Deputy
Read more 6 March 2025
Crowded House 2007. | Newsreel

Something so strong in Aussie documentary industry

Documentaries on iconic band Crowded House and the Federal Government Robodebt scandal are among projects to receive Screen Australia funding. Screen Australia Head of
Read more 5 March 2025
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Region-by-region advice to prepare for Alfred

Moreton Island and Bay Island communities will be the first to feel the full brunt of Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to cross the coast near Brisbane overnight
Read more 5 March 2025
Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Mental health rehab centre opens on Gold Coast

A $122 million live-in facility for adults with complex mental health issues has opened on the Gold Coast. The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), at the
Read more 4 March 2025
Small business owner receiving advice. | Newsreel

Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business

Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes. Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been
Read more 4 March 2025
Man pouring a beer. | Newsreel

Federal tax reprieve for beer drinkers

The tax payable on beer poured in a pub will not rise for two years. The Federal Government has announced it would freeze the annual indexation on draught beer from
Read more 4 March 2025
Brisbane CityCat ferry. | Newsreel

Cyclone Alfred brings Brisbane ferries to a halt

Brisbane City Council ferry services will stop running from tonight (March 3) in response to the threat of Cyclone Alfred. “All CityCat and ferry services will be
Read more 3 March 2025