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Preservation boost to Queensland’s heritage

Almost 40 of Queensland’s most historic places and events will receive a boost with more than $1 million handed out for preservation projects. The State Government has

Shadowbox plans production studio on Gold Coast

Major film studio Shadowbox will build a state-of-the-art production studio on the Gold Coast. City of Gold Coast today backed the project, to be developed on city-owned

$17 billion upside to housing upgrades

Energy efficient upgrades to low-income housing has the potential to grow Australia’s economy by $17 billion. An Australian Council of Social Service

Loans open up Ripley Valley housing development

Almost $28 million in infrastructure agreements will unlock more than 9000 new housing lots south-west of Brisbane. State Government deals with the Ipswich City Council

Queensland firefighters head back to Canada

Queensland will send firefighters to Canada for the second time in as many years to battle extreme wildfires. The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) will supply 24

Accountants claim new code invades privacy

Accountants will need to publicly disclose their political and religious beliefs under new industry regulations that come into effect next month. A coalition of industry

Stop the scroll call from mental health groups

Mental health organisations have suggested limiting infinite scroll features as one measure to improve the safety of social media platforms for young people. In a

Land clearing rate drops in Queensland

Land clearing in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas has decreased by more than 10 percent, according to newly-released figures. The latest Statewide Landcover and Trees

Barrier to stop march of the cane toad

The West Australian Government is investing in a multi-million barrier to stop the march of cane toads in the west. The barrier would establish a Toad Containment Zone

Former Police Commissioner Jim O’Sullivan dies

Former Queensland Police Commissioner Jim O’Sullivan, who re-built the state’s police service in the wake of the Fitzgerald inquiry, has died, aged 85. Premier

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