Government

Crocodile. | Newsreel

It’s now illegal to ‘remain close’ to a crocodile

Crocs are off limits to Queenslanders, with new laws introduced this week to further limit human interaction with the prehistoric reptiles. The State Government has now
Read more 3 September 2024
Online predator. | Newsreel

Sextortion reports drop, but more still to do

Reports of sextortion have dropped for the first time, but still account for more than 90 monthly Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigations. AFP Commander Human
Read more 3 September 2024
Man with tablet and AI prompt. | Newsreel

New AI rule book for (most) public servants

Most Australian public servants have a new rule book when working with Artificial Intelligence (AI). From this week, Australian Public Service (APS) agencies have begun
Read more 3 September 2024
E-scooters on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast Council to ditch e-scooters

E-scooters will disappear from the Sunshine Coast at the end of this month. Sunshine Coast Council Group Executive for Customer and Planning Services Shanagh Jacobs said
Read more 3 September 2024
Moon Mountain Sunshine Coast

Historic hotels set to charm for Open House season

A pub crawl that focuses on heritage not hangovers is among the highlights of this year’s Sunshine Coast Open House program. Launched today by Queensland Governor
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Electricity transmission lines. | Newsreel

Australian emissions drop 0.6 percent in 12 months

Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 0.6 percent in the year to March this year. The latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Read more 2 September 2024
Children with Bluey dollar coins.

Bluey bucks released for collectors

A special Bluey collectable coin set has been released the Australian Post, with one in 10 featuring a special-coloured coin. Australia Post Executive General Manager
Read more 2 September 2024
Worker inspecting a solar panel in a factory.

Billion-dollar shot for local solar panel production

Australian manufacturers can now access a $500m pool of funding to advance local production of solar panels. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is
Read more 2 September 2024
ESG on computer in office. | Newsreel

Critical ESG investment in minerals sector

The Queensland Government will invest in bolstering the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) capability of the state’s critical mineral sector. State Resources
Read more 31 August 2024
Professor Maher Gandhi | Newsreel

Gandhi to lead Translational Research Institute

Brisbane cancer researcher Professor Maher Gandhi will be the next Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Translational Research Institute (TRI). A collaboration
Read more 28 August 2024