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Double Island

New operator needed to transform island ‘jewel’

An experienced tourism operator is being sought to transform Double Island off the coast of Cairns into a must-visit jewel. Double Island, located off the coast of Palm
Read more 9 April 2025
Election leaders debates are losing appeal - Newsreel

Bored voters deserting leader debates

By Michelle Grattan The election’s first debate, on Sky News on Tuesday night, was disappointingly dull. Viewers who’d been following the campaign would have learned
Read more 9 April 2025
Schools in NSW have been opened for public use out of hours - Newsreel

School grounds opened for public use

More school grounds in NSW are being thrown open for public use in a trial designed to give families access to more green space. The trial, involving 11 schools, will
Read more 8 April 2025
Bunya Pines are a signature feature of the Bunya Mountains National Park - Newsreel

Bunya Mountains to get better trails and amenities

More than $6 million will be spent to upgrade facilities at the Bunya Mountains National Park. The area, located between the Queensland towns of Kingaroy and Dalby,
Read more 7 April 2025
Lots of families are coming to Queensland over Easter - Newsreel

Queensland tops Easter holiday travel list

Almost one in five Australians are planning to visit a Queensland destination during the upcoming Easter holiday period. Figures released today by Tourism and Events
Read more 3 April 2025
Significant wage increases have resulted from the Same Job, Same Pay initiatives - Newsreel

Same Job Same Pay drives ‘significant’ wage impact

The Federal Government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws have driven significant wage increases, according to new research by the McKell Institute. A new report, Closing
Read more 3 April 2025
Dwelling approvals in Australia remain sluggish - Newsreel

Housing supply struggling to take off

Despite significant government activity to boost housing stocks, approvals for new dwellings remain sluggish. Trend figures released by the Australian Bureau of
Read more 2 April 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting aged care - Newsreel

Fair Work targets age care industry wages

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has announced an investigation of aged care providers to gauge if staff in the industry are being paid correctly. Mr Booth said in a
Read more 2 April 2025
Sunshine Coast luxury hotel to be built

Luxury hotel expansion for Caloundra and Maroochydore

Caloundra and Maroochydore are set to welcome upscale hotels as part of a new plan to encourage the development of resorts rated four stars and above. Sunshine Coast
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Australia to provide aid for Myanmar relief

Australia will provide an initial $2 million to Myanmar for humanitarian relief following Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Australia’s support will assist the
Read more 31 March 2025