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Women getting advice on drugs. | Newsreel

Fixed-site pill testing centre open for business

Queensland’s first fixed-site pill testing centre has opened. CheQpoint will operate in the Brisbane inner-city suburb of Bowen Hills and offer services every
Read more 22 April 2024
Chef's tasting menu. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast unveils 90 mouth-watering events

Whether you delight in native flavours, charcoal BBQs or fancy a musical extravaganza with your long lunch, The Curated Plate Food & Drink Festival has something for
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Solar panels and wind farm. | Newsreel

Net zero and 80 percent renewables now law

Queensland is committed to 80 percent renewable energy generation by 2035 under new laws passed by State parliament today. Three renewable energy targets, 50 percent by
Read more 19 April 2024
Stressed teacher. | Newsreel

Program aims to take WHS burden off teachers

Queensland teachers will have extra support to reduce administration tasks under a joint Federal-State pilot program. The program will fund 11 specialist staff across 33
Read more 19 April 2024
Pit bull terrier dog. | Newsreel

Dangerous dog owners risk jail in wake of attack

Owners of dangerous dogs involved in attacks on a person face three years’ jail under new laws passed in Queensland parliament this week. The State Government
Read more 18 April 2024
F 35 jet fighter. | Newsreel

$765 billion defence strategy unites forces

Australia’s new National Defence Strategy aims to transition the country’s armed forces into an “integrated focused force” and will increase the annual Defence
Read more 18 April 2024
Vergemont Station aerial view. | Newsreel

$21m donation helps secure national park

A $21 million donation has helped the Queensland Government purchase a cattle property in the state’s west, to add to the list of national parks in the area. The
Read more 17 April 2024
Suncorp Stadium Brisbane. Newsreel

Independent Games authority in starting blocks

An independent body to oversee the delivery of venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a step closer, but still months away from starting work, with
Read more 17 April 2024
Solar farm. | Newsreel

Energy projects must deliver for communities

Future renewable energy projects in Queensland will need to adhere a new code of conduct to ensure the current and future needs of communities are fully considered. The
Read more 17 April 2024
Arms hugging tree. | Newsreel

Response to national EPA not so positive

The second stage of the Federal Government’s plan to better protect the environment has received a luke-warm response from the nation’s conservation groups. The
Read more 17 April 2024