Government

Mangroves in Redland Bay. | Newsreel

35,000 mangroves set to establish new wetland in Redlands

Thousands of young mangroves plants are rejuvenating a wetlands area in Redland Bay in one of the first projects of its kind in Australia. Redland City Mayor Jos
Read more 30 July 2025
Email attack graphic. | Newsreel

Government agencies lacking top-tier email security

Many of Australia’s government agencies are lacking adequate security on their email systems. An audit by cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint found 50
Read more 30 July 2025
Wind and solar farm. | Newsreel

Cheapest new energy mix still wind, solar and battery

Wind and solar, backed by storage and transmission, remain the lowest-cost new electricity generation option, according to the CSIRO. The analysis was published by
Read more 29 July 2025
Coolum, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Coast care experts converge in Queensland

Australia’s leading decision makers impacting coastal care will converge on the Sunshine Coast this week. Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Portfolio
Read more 29 July 2025
Students in class. | Newsreel

Land secured for future Greenbank high school

Planning is under way for a new state secondary school in Greenbank, 50km south of Brisbane city. Queensland Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said land had been
Read more 29 July 2025
Glossy black cockatoo. | Newsreel

Australia’s first Conserved Area in western Queensland

A property in Queensland’s Western Downs will become the first area of land in Australian to be conserved under a new environmental status. Weranga Scarps, a
Read more 28 July 2025
Mathias Cormann. | Newsreel

Mathias Cormann to lead OECD until 2031

Australia’s longest serving Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has secured an extended term as OECD Secretary-General. OECD Ambassador for Mexico Sybel Galván Gómez
Read more 28 July 2025
Kokoda Park, Lockyer Valley

First ‘reset’ program for at-risk youth rolls out

The Queensland Government’s first early intervention program for at-risk youth will be run out of the Lockyer Valley, south-west of Brisbane. Premier David Crisafulli
Read more 28 July 2025
Automated farm equipment. | Newsreel

Mandate for millions to be invested in Queensland

A Queensland Government mandate will see more local retirements savings pumped into state-based projects. State Treasurer David Janetzki said the $50 million mandate
Read more 28 July 2025
Aboriginal tour guide.

Eagerly-awaited support for tourism and hospitality

A new careers platform has been launched specifically for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector. With workforce demand in the industry expected to grow by nearly
Read more 28 July 2025