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Teenagers looking at mobile phone. | Newsreel

Social media age limits in place ‘this year’

The Federal Government plans to enforce an age limit on the use of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced today the Government would introduce
Read more 11 September 2024
Kerrie Freeman Brisbane City Council CEO. | Newsreel

Freeman new Brisbane City Council CEO

Brisbane has a new CEO, with Kerrie Freeman endorsed by the city’s Civic Cabinet this week. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Ms Freeman was selected for her experience
Read more 10 September 2024
Elderly woman signing document. | Newsreel

Enduring risk of financial elder abuse

More than a third of Australians with an enduring power of attorney have granted it to someone identified as a potential abuser. Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert
Read more 10 September 2024
Pride flag. | Newsreel

Transitioning too complex for Census question

The Federal Government has confirmed sexual orientation questions will, for the first time, be asked in the next Census, but the topic of sexual transition will not be
Read more 10 September 2024
Person access online register. | Newsreel

LNP pledges public child sex offender register

The Queensland LNP have committed to establishing a public child sex offender register if elected at the October 26 State election. LNP leader David Crisafulli said an
Read more 9 September 2024
Kings Beach. Caloundra, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast targets high-end hotel brands

The Sunshine Coast has an eye on the upcoming Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics as it looks to attract more luxury hotel brands to the region. Sunshine Coast Mayor
Read more 9 September 2024
New homes under construction. | Newsreel

Shaky start to housing accord building goals

Australia is slipping behind in the race to build 1.2 million new homes identified in the National Housing Accord. New figures from Master Builders Australia show the
Read more 9 September 2024
Clem 7 tunnel Brisbane. | Newsreel

New tunnel option for south-west Brisbane

A new road traffic tunnel is being explored to ease congestion on the Centenary Highway south-west of Brisbane. The QIC and State Department of Transport and Main Roads
Read more 9 September 2024
Poor family having dinner. | Newsreel

Families go backwards each week as costs bite

Single working parents in Queensland have costs $150 above what they earn every week, according to a new report. The Queensland Council of Social Service’s (QCOSS)
Read more 9 September 2024
Queensland Police Service Task Force Argos members. | Newsreel

Queensland detectives awarded top US honour

The United States Secret Service has award two Queensland detectives the highest award available to foreigners for their efforts in saving two young children from a
Read more 9 September 2024