New checks for Year 1 students in Queensland
New phonics and numeracy checks will be introduced for all Year 1 students in Queensland.
State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the additional tests would
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More late-night buses on Sunshine Coast
New late-night bus services on the Sunshine Coast will provide local and visiting partygoers with more options to travel across the region and get home safely.
Sunshine
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Fake name and bomb chatter lands air traveller in court
A Brisbane man who took a domestic flight under a friend’s name and spoke about a bomb on a plane has appeared in court and been fined.
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
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ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase
A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app.
ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
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Living Lab connects thousands of energy users
Thousands of Australian homes and businesses will be connected in a “Living Lab” to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy.
The CSIRO’s new National
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Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance
A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees.
CPA Australia
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World-class sugar research centre opens in Brisbane
Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has opened its new Innovative Research & Industry Services (IRIS) Laboratories in Brisbane.
Queensland Primary Industries Minister
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Alner to chair new-look Screen Queensland Board
A driving force behind the strategic direction of Bond University is the new Chair of the Screen Queensland Board.
Patricia Alner, the current Director of Strategy and
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Manufacturing experts create new advisory council
A new Manufacturing Advisory Council will advise the Queensland Government on ways to strengthen the sector.
State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last said the 11-person
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Defence boldy goes into recruiting mode for Space Force
Australia is recruiting to set up a dedicated Space Force.
Federal Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan highlighted the need to
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