Government

Pet puppy and kitten. | Newsreel

Time to register your superheroes and movie stars

Superman’s alter-ego is lurking in a backyard on the Sunshine Coast, as is one gifted with the Force. In a novel way to encourage ratepayers to renew their pet
Read more 21 September 2024
Climate reporting graphic.

January deadline for mandated climate reporting

Large Australian businesses have less than four months to ensure systems are in place to produce mandated climate-related reports. Australian Securities and Investments
Read more 19 September 2024
Elderly couple looking at finances. | Newsreel

Payday super to address billions in underpayment

Australian employees will be better able to track their superannuation payments with the introduction of payday super. The Federal Government today announced that from
Read more 18 September 2024
Encrypted phone. | Newsreel

AFP allege Aussie the mastermind of secret criminal app

The Australian creator of an encrypted app allegedly used by criminals around the world has been arrested in an operation involving hundreds of police officers here and
Read more 18 September 2024
Man and woman working on solar installation. | Newsreel

Centre to fast-track clean energy apprenticeships

A new Queensland centre of excellence will fast-track training in skills needed to deliver clean energy projects. The TAFE Queensland Centre of Excellence – Clean
Read more 17 September 2024
Lake Borumba, Sunshine Coast hinterland, Queensland. | Newsreel

Borumba work packages pump-prime activity

A pumped hydro project west of the Sunshine Coast has been progressed with almost $200m worth of work packages awarded. Queensland Hydro has awarded contracts for three
Read more 17 September 2024
Missiles. | Newsreel

Push to launch local rocket motor industry

The Federal Government has put up $22 million to develop a home-grown rocket motor manufacturing capability. Defence Minister Pat Conroy said the Government was seeking
Read more 17 September 2024
Uptown Hair Studio, Nambour, staff

Double chance for Council at national awards

Sunshine Coast Council is in the running for two national economic development awards. One of only a very few organisations across Australia to receive double honours,
Read more 17 September 2024
Young person being supported. | Newsreel

New ‘secure’ facility for youth with mental health issues

A new facility for young people with mental health needs that are in danger of self-harm will be part of the community safety policy of any future LNP Queensland
Read more 16 September 2024
Woman looking at hacked computer. | Newsreel

More than 520 reported data breaches in six months

Data breaches in Australia are their highest level in more than three years and jumped almost 10 percent in the first six months of this year. New statistics from the
Read more 16 September 2024