Government

Field showing drought conditions and green pasture. | Newsreel

All Queensland now drought-free

Queensland’s drought is officially over. After more than a decade, the sate is now free of drought with the last two local government areas having their drought status
Read more 9 May 2024
Vocational students in classroom. | Newsreel

Fee-free TAFE pledge for construction sector

An extra 20,000 fee-free vocational training places will be offered next year to boost the workforce in the construction and housing industries. Next week’s Federal
Read more 8 May 2024
Doctor in telehealth appointment with mother and son. | Newsreel

Digital health investment would boost care

The use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in healthcare could reduce staff workload by 30 percent and free up more resources for patient care. New
Read more 8 May 2024
Young Aboriginal woman talking to group. | Newsreel

Focus on thousands of jobs in remote regions

The creation of 3000 remote jobs is the goal of a Federal Government plan to being launched late this year. Consultation has started on a $707m Remote Jobs and Economic
Read more 8 May 2024
Queensland Police safe space at Petrie station. | Newsreel

DFV safe places in all Queensland police stations

Every Queensland police station now has a “safe-space” for domestic violence victims. Assistant Commissioner of the Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons
Read more 8 May 2024
Performers The Kitty Kats. | Newsreel

Council future-proofs Coast’s events scene

The Sunshine Coast is set to become an events incubator with funds now dedicated to encouraging new, fresh and exciting drawcards. A new Emerging Events category has
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small possum-like marsupial | Newsreel

Call to review biodiversity offset scheme

A biodiversity offset scheme aimed at preserving natural habitat has not delivered on its goals, according to the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). Under the
Read more 7 May 2024
Artist's impression of Toowoomba Hospital. | Newsreel

Work begins on $1.3b Toowoomba Hospital

Work began on a new Toowoomba Hospital as a new day surgery in the Darling Downs city was officially opened this week. The newly-opened $42 million Bunya Day Surgery
Read more 6 May 2024
Brisbane river and botanic gardens. | Newsreel

Brisbane poised to be regional powerhouse

Brisbane has multiple advantages over other Australian capitals, as it eyes an economy that is tipped to approach $300 billion within a decade. A State of the City
Read more 4 May 2024
Woolloongabba skyline | Newsreel

Comment on bigger picture for Woolloongabba

With any major redevelopment of the Gabba now off the table, the State Government has started community consultation on the broader development plan for
Read more 4 May 2024