Government

Biden-Harris billboard. | Newsreel

50-year first as Biden steps aside in the US

By Professor Philip Klinkner Now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 United States presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the nominee,
Read more 22 July 2024
Medical Football cup. | Newsreel

Medicos chase goals on and off field

Hundreds of health professionals from across the globe have descended on the Sunshine Coast with many goals on their minds. Medical experts from as far away as Brazil,
Read more 22 July 2024
Royal Bulls Head Inn Toowoomba. | Newsreel

Preservation boost to Queensland’s heritage

Almost 40 of Queensland’s most historic places and events will receive a boost with more than $1 million handed out for preservation projects. The State Government has
Read more 22 July 2024
An artist's impression of the proposed Shadowbox studio on the Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Shadowbox plans production studio on Gold Coast

Major film studio Shadowbox will build a state-of-the-art production studio on the Gold Coast. City of Gold Coast today backed the project, to be developed on city-owned
Read more 22 July 2024
Solar panels on roof. | Newsreel

$17 billion upside to housing upgrades

Energy efficient upgrades to low-income housing has the potential to grow Australia’s economy by $17 billion. An Australian Council of Social Service
Read more 22 July 2024
Road maintenance work under way. | Newsreel

Loans open up Ripley Valley housing development

Almost $28 million in infrastructure agreements will unlock more than 9000 new housing lots south-west of Brisbane. State Government deals with the Ipswich City Council
Read more 19 July 2024
Wildfires in Canada 2023. | Newsreel

Queensland firefighters head back to Canada

Queensland will send firefighters to Canada for the second time in as many years to battle extreme wildfires. The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) will supply 24
Read more 18 July 2024
Woman and man in office. | Newsreel

Accountants claim new code invades privacy

Accountants will need to publicly disclose their political and religious beliefs under new industry regulations that come into effect next month. A coalition of industry
Read more 18 July 2024
Young person on mobile phone. | Newsreel

Stop the scroll call from mental health groups

Mental health organisations have suggested limiting infinite scroll features as one measure to improve the safety of social media platforms for young people. In a
Read more 18 July 2024
Bulldozers clearing land. | Newsreel

Land clearing rate drops in Queensland

Land clearing in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas has decreased by more than 10 percent, according to newly-released figures. The latest Statewide Landcover and Trees
Read more 17 July 2024