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Supermarket trolley full of vegetables. | Newsreel

Report urges million-dollar fines for errant supermarkets

Major supermarkets face multi-million-dollar fines under recommendations in the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Review interim report. The inquiry, led by former
Read more 8 April 2024
Flooded town. | Newsreel

Mayors demand answers on insurance flood data

Queensland mayors have questioned the veracity of insurance company data as ratepayers are slugged with flood insurance hikes up to $10,000, despite living in towns
Read more 5 April 2024
Diners in the outdoors. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast plates up a food lovers’ delight

South-East Queensland palates are set to be tantalised, with The Sunshine Coast Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival gearing up for another serving. For 10 days from
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Samantha Mostyn and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Samantha Mostyn to be our new Governor-General

Samantha Mostyn will be Australia’s new Governor-General when David Hurley’s term ends in June this year. Making the announcement, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Read more 5 April 2024
QUT Pathways to Politics for Women graduates. | Newsreel

QUT political course builds pathway to councils

Two of Queensland’s newly-elected mayors are graduates of a QUT program which delivered 13 successful candidates in March’s local government elections. A total of 26
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Aerial shot of Royal Brisbane Hospital. | Newsreel

Renouf a Deadly addition to state health board

Queensland’s hospital and health boards have a fresh look after a raft of new appointments, including a Bronco great and a former State Health Minister who joined
Read more 3 April 2024
Graphene Io Battery concept. | Newsreel

GMG explores graphene for cleaner battery

A Brisbane-based clean-technology company has secured a $2 million grant to support construction of an Automated Battery Pilot Plant. Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG),
Read more 3 April 2024
Electric car charging. | Newsreel

Energy changes fill gaps but ‘need a closer look’

Three Federal Government energy bills recently introduced into Parliament will have serious implications and deserve closer scrutiny, according to a leading national
Read more 3 April 2024
Net zero graphic. | Newsreel

New Authority to support transition to net zero

A new authority will be established to support the Australian economy’s transition to net zero. As global efforts to reduce emissions intensify, the $180m Net Zero
Read more 2 April 2024
The-Oceania U20s i 2022 at Sunshine Coast Stadium

Future rugby stars battle for Under 20 crown

Future Wallabies and All Blacks will be on show when The Rugby Championship Under 20 tournament kicks off on the Sunshine Coast in May. Australia and New Zealand will be
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