Reef water quality focus of city-centred fund
An innovation fund has been established to improve the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef.
The joint Federal-State $24 million Great Barrier Reef Urban Technology
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Free health checks for Queensland kindergarten children
Queensland children attending approved kindergarten programs will receive free health checks under a new State Government program.
Premier David Crisafulli said up to
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Commercial fishing released from investment warning
A decade-long investment warning related to Queensland’s commercial fishing industry has been revoked.
State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the
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Brisbane budgets on new Story Bridge footpath this year
More than $18 million has been allocated in this year’s Brisbane City Council Budget to the restoration of the Story Bridge, with almost half for work on the
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Optus agrees to $100m penalty over sales practices
Optus is set to pay a $100 million fine for selling products to consumers who did not want, nor could afford, them.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
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$600 million for pre-construction work on faster rail project
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent next year on a project to deliver faster rail to the Gold Coast.
Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said a
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Pre-fab build fast tracks affordable homes for workers
A first-of-its type affordable housing development has opened for new tenants on the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the Marcoola project
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First Indigenous-led strategy will help protect Kakadu
The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park aims to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists.
Federal
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New tax rule puts influencers in ATO spotlight
Gig economy workers may receive a surprise from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) this year, with new rules impacting secondary sources of income.
CPA Australia Tax
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Penrith rowing centre upgrade amidst Games venue row
Hot on the heels of Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese suggesting rowing at the Brisbane 2032 Games be moved away from Queensland, the New South Wales Government
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