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Family watching sport on TV. | Newsreel

Laws a barrier to free sport on digital TV

As more Australians ditch television aerials for internet-based services, proposed anti-siphoning laws mean many would not watch free sport, according to a new
Read more 18 June 2024
Gold Coast beaches, Queensland. | Newsreel

7.8km pipeline to replenish Gold Coast beaches

A new sand transport system designed to mitigate erosion and help keep the Gold Coast’s northern beaches pristine is about to start. The Surfers Paradise Sand Backpass
Read more 17 June 2024
Robotic welder. | Newsreel

Boost for Queensland defence companies

Three Queensland companies were awarded a share of almost $3 million in the last round of Federal Government defence industry funding, before a new grants program is
Read more 17 June 2024
Woman being harassed by man at work. | Newsreel

Workplace discrimination laws strengthened

Queensland employers will need to be proactive in preventing workplace discrimination under new legislation introduced in the State Parliament. Queensland
Read more 17 June 2024
Bonza Airlines plane

Coast faces $100m hit from Bonza loss

The Sunshine Coast region faces an economic hit of more than $100 million due to the loss of Bonza Airlines. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli has written to
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Electric vehicle charging station for charge EV battery and technician soldering metal of EV car lithium-ion rechargeable battery in factory. | Newsreel

EV training boost for TAFE Queensland

Cutting-edge electric vehicle training simulators are among the upgrades planned at two Queensland TAFE centres. A $3 million Federal Government grant will be used to
Read more 17 June 2024
Child in photo studio. | Newsreel

Blue card rule changes for kin

An expanded list of service providers will need to obtain a blue card, while rules will be relaxed for kin, under changes to Queensland’s working with children
Read more 17 June 2024
Feet of person about to cross line with Australian flag. | Newsreel

Student visa crackdown from July

From July, visitors to Australia will no longer be able to apply for a student visa while still in the country. The Federal Government will also change rules for
Read more 16 June 2024
Pumped hydro facility. | Newsreel

Rock solid news for pumped hydro project

The “biggest water battery in the world” will have a solid foundation as drillers found “highly competent granite” during investigation work in Central
Read more 14 June 2024
Woman scammed. | Newsreel

Anti-scam plan keeps everyone in the loop

A new anti-scam intelligence loop has been established to facilitate better exchange of intel between government agencies, banks, telecommunications companies and
Read more 14 June 2024