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Newstead House in Brisbane

Newstead House back on show after $6.6m refit

Brisbane’s oldest European residential property, Newstead House, has re-opened to the public following a $6.65 million renovation. Now a living house museum and listed
Read more 8 July 2024
Boy drinking a soft drink. | Newsreel

Inquiry calls for sugar tax on drinks

A Federal Parliamentary committee has recommended the Government introduce a sugar tax on drinks, strengthen food labelling and regulate fast food advertising to
Read more 8 July 2024
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding launches new Ipswich campaign.

Ipswich seeks support to avoid crippling bottlenecks

The regional city of Ipswich has launched a new community-based campaign seeking urgent infrastructure commitments to avoid crippling traffic bottlenecks that will
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Woman and child on couch looking at tablet computer. | Newsreel

Virtual response to emergency demand

Queenslanders will have access to virtual emergency care as the government looks to take the pressure off hospital emergency departments. Premier Steven Miles said $27
Read more 7 July 2024
Data cloud graphic. | Newsreel

$2 billion cloud for all our secrets

The Federal Government will spend $2 billion over the next decade to establish secure data storage for the country’s defence and intelligence organsations. Prime
Read more 4 July 2024
Man on mobile phone. | Newsreel

Anti-scam centre focus of scammers’ latest tactic

The latest scam doing the rounds involves scammers saying they are from the National Anti-Scam Centre informing that you have been scammed. The actual National Anti-Scam
Read more 4 July 2024
Battery production facility. | Newsreel

Database fast-charges battery connections

Queensland manufacturers can target new markets and opportunities through Australia’s first Battery Supply Chain Database. Launched today, the database aims to help
Read more 2 July 2024
Bribie Island bridge. | Newsreel

Second bridge to Bribie first election promise

With 116 days until the Queensland election, the Labor party has announced its first commitment, with a new bridge to Bribie Island. Premier Steven Miles said a second
Read more 2 July 2024
Woman interviewing man in room. | Newsreel

New bodies focus on improved mental health

Two new national peak bodies are being created to represent people with lived experiences of mental ill-health. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the National
Read more 2 July 2024
Marine rescue boat in Queensland. | Newsreel

Marine Rescue Queensland welcomes first units

Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), the state’s first single integrated volunteer-based service, welcomes its first units this week. Mackay and Gladstone will become the
Read more 2 July 2024