Defence boldy goes into recruiting mode for Space Force
Australia is recruiting to set up a dedicated Space Force.
Federal Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan highlighted the need to
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Millions to fast-track Scarborough harbour upgrades
Almost $4 million will be spent to fast-track upgrades at Scarborough boat harbour, as part of a state-wide push to improve Queensland’s maritime infrastructure.
State
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As they said it: Albanese and Xi Jinping
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing today. In Newsreel’s direct-from-the-source style, here are the
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Davidson and Monahan new RTA leaders
A new leadership team is in place at the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).
Queensland Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said Steve Davidson had been appointed as
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Queensland police after better defined call on duties
Queensland Police have called for stronger legislation to define their core duties, after a review found “mission creep” was impacting service delivery.
Acting
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Modern net captures Queensland wildlife
A public database of Queensland’s flora and fauna has received a multi-million-dollar upgrade.
State Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the WildNet website now
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Global recognition for K’gari name change
It’s official. Fraser Island is no more.
Australia’s request to have the world’s largest sand island known globally as K’gari has been approved.
Federal
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Hard to dismiss impact of Civic Centre after 50 years
Ipswich is partying this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s Civic Centre.
Opened in 1975 by then Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, the occasion is
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‘Nuclear monarchies’ put a target on health of world leaders
In the current climate of global uncertainty, a new study has shone a light on the health of leaders of nuclear-armed countries.
Professor Nick Wilson, from the
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Central Queensland puts 2026 Census to the test
Central Queensland residents will take part in a Census dry run next month, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) prepares for the 2026 whole-of-nation
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