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Lots of families are coming to Queensland over Easter - Newsreel

Queensland tops Easter holiday travel list

Almost one in five Australians are planning to visit a Queensland destination during the upcoming Easter holiday period. Figures released today by Tourism and Events
Read more 3 April 2025
Significant wage increases have resulted from the Same Job, Same Pay initiatives - Newsreel

Same Job Same Pay drives ‘significant’ wage impact

The Federal Government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws have driven significant wage increases, according to new research by the McKell Institute. A new report, Closing
Read more 3 April 2025
Dwelling approvals in Australia remain sluggish - Newsreel

Housing supply struggling to take off

Despite significant government activity to boost housing stocks, approvals for new dwellings remain sluggish. Trend figures released by the Australian Bureau of
Read more 2 April 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting aged care - Newsreel

Fair Work targets age care industry wages

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has announced an investigation of aged care providers to gauge if staff in the industry are being paid correctly. Mr Booth said in a
Read more 2 April 2025
Sunshine Coast luxury hotel to be built

Luxury hotel expansion for Caloundra and Maroochydore

Caloundra and Maroochydore are set to welcome upscale hotels as part of a new plan to encourage the development of resorts rated four stars and above. Sunshine Coast
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Australia to provide aid for Myanmar relief

Australia will provide an initial $2 million to Myanmar for humanitarian relief following Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Australia’s support will assist the
Read more 31 March 2025
Flooding at Winton last week - Newsreel

Western Queensland flood support expanded

The State and Federal Governments have extended flood support to western Queensland small businesses, residents and councils. Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery
Read more 31 March 2025
The Australian Government is cracking down on dodgy childcare providers - Newsreel

National crackdown on ‘dodgy’ childcare providers

The Federal Government has announced it will strength regulations governing childhood education and care as part of a crackdown on unscrupulous providers. In a
Read more 27 March 2025
SEQ needs to lift its profile - Newsreel

SEQ needs profile and transport lift to compete globally

South-East Queensland needs to lift its profile and improve its transport to be competitive against similar regions around the world, a new analysis has revealed. The
Read more 27 March 2025
COVID vaccines are still recommended for many groups - Newsreel

Fresh advice issued on frequency of COVID vaccinations

The Federal Government is urging Australians over 75 to continue to receive COVID-19 vaccinations every six months. Health Minister Mark Butler said the latest advice
Read more 27 March 2025