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Sugar cane being harvested in north Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

World-class sugar research centre opens in Brisbane

Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has opened its new Innovative Research & Industry Services (IRIS) Laboratories in Brisbane. Queensland Primary Industries Minister
Read more17 July 2025
Screen Queensland Board Chair Patricia Alner. | Newsreel

Alner to chair new-look Screen Queensland Board

A driving force behind the strategic direction of Bond University is the new Chair of the Screen Queensland Board. Patricia Alner, the current Director of Strategy and
Read more17 July 2025
Person welding. | Newsreel

Manufacturing experts create new advisory council

A new Manufacturing Advisory Council will advise the Queensland Government on ways to strengthen the sector. State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last said the 11-person
Read more16 July 2025
Satellite dish and Australian flag. | Newsreel

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
Read more16 July 2025
Scarborough boat harbour, Queensland, Australia.

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
Read more16 July 2025
Australia and china Klenger

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
Read more15 July 2025
Steve Davidson and Brook Monahan. | Newsreel

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
Read more15 July 2025
Queensland Police, Australia. | Newsreel

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
Read more15 July 2025
Koala, Australia. | Newsreel

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
Read more15 July 2025
K'gari, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

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
Read more15 July 2025