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Builders looking at warehouse construction. | Newsreel

Industrial lands plan to ease developer burden

An integrated Industrial Lands Action Plan is set to simplify planning for developers in New South Wales. McCullough Roberston Lawyers Partner Kate Swain said the State
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Person getting help online. | Newsreel

Free online mental health support program expanded

Almost $30 million will be invested in a free program for adults experiencing complex mental illness and trauma. SANE CEO Rachel Green said a grant of $27.3 million,
Read more 20 February 2025
Liz Alexander. | Newsreel

Bursary honours innovator Liz Alexander

Queensland agricultural innovator Liz Alexander will be honoured with a new bursary in her name. State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett announced the initiative
Read more 20 February 2025
Black Hawk helicopter. | Newsreel

Accelerated program delivers Black Hawks Down Under

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has access to the first of 40 new Black Hawk helicopters, after an accelerated delivery program from the United States. Deputy Prime
Read more 19 February 2025
Artists impression Victoria Park stadium, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032 starter’s pistol re-loaded for March 25

The infrastructure plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be released to the public on March 25. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the State
Read more 19 February 2025
Poor man begging. | Newsreel

Commissioner needed to plan for future generations

Australia needs a Future Generations Commissioner to drive long-term policy decisions, as the country lags in a number of key metrics. Modelling undertaken by the Monash
Read more 19 February 2025
Reserve Bank of Australia building. | Newsreel

RBA cuts rates but cautious about “further easing”

The Reserve Bank of Australian cut the cash rate by 25 basis points, to 4.10 percent, at its Board meeting today. In its Statement after the meeting, it said inflation
Read more 18 February 2025
Child and AI chatbot. | Newsreel

Children exposed to disturbing chatbot conversations

AI-driven chatbots are exposing Australian children to interactive content across a range of topics from sex to drug-taking, self-harm, suicide and serious illnesses,
Read more 18 February 2025
The Curated Plate chefs Tom Hitchcock (Spirit House), James Fraser (Rice Boi), Peter Kuruvita (TCP Culinary Director) and Danial Jarrett (The Tamarind)

Asian flair a highlight of The Curated Plate fare

The Sunshine Coast’s leading Asian-inspired restaurants will showcase their fare at a signature event at this year’s The Curated Plate food and drink festival. The
Read more 18 February 2025
Airport departures Melbourne. | Newsreel

Police respond to 4200 airport incidents over holidays

Police were called to more than 4000 incidents at Australia’s major airports over the Christmas-New Year holiday period. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Aviation
Read more 18 February 2025