Government

Judge and gavel. | Newsreel

New laws target “good blokes” committing sexual assault

Queensland sexual assault survivors will be protected from hearing “good character” references for perpetrators under new laws passed in State Parliament this
Read more 18 September 2025
Oil tanker. | Newsreel

Australia bans more of Russia’s “shadow fleet”

Australia has ramped up sanctions against Russia adding more vessels to country’s banned “shadow fleet”. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said as well
Read more 18 September 2025
Stones Corner, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Sky high plans for Brisbane to counter sprawl

Brisbane is reaching for the stars, with Council ramping up an anti-sprawl strategy to boost housing density around city shopping centres. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
Read more 18 September 2025
Rapeseed crop. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar sovereign bio fuel push

More than $1 billion will be invested in growing Australia’s sovereign low carbon fuel making capabilities. Federal Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Julie
Read more 18 September 2025
Archerfield Wetlands District Park, Brisbane

From wasteland to award-winning wetlands park

An old wastewater treatment plant is now Queensland’s best park, 12 months after its transformation. Brisbane’s Archerfield Wetlands District Park was awarded the
Read more 18 September 2025
Mother and daughter. | Newsreel

New parents’ circle in anti-bullying efforts

Queensland’s anti-bullying program is being expanded to provide extra support for parents. State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said $3.2 million would be
Read more 17 September 2025
Artists impression Victoria Park stadium, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Arup selected to deliver Victoria Park master plan

Engineering consultancy firm Arup has been appointed the principal contractor for the Victoria Park Precinct Master Plan. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the
Read more 17 September 2025
Child receiving a nasal spray. | Newsreel

Free no-needle flu vaccine for Queensland toddlers

Young Queensland children will the first in Australia to access a free non-injectable flu vaccine. State Health and Ambulance Services Minister Tim Nicholls said a new
Read more 17 September 2025
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli. | Newsreel

Citizens’ Panel set to shape Sunshine Coast

A Citizens’ Panel will meet for the first time this week to help shape the future of a South-East Queensland region. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the new
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Rock art Australia

Songlines of Australia to honour 65,000 years of culture

First Nations artists will provide the foundation of Tourism Australia’s future campaigns through a suite of new works. Tourism Australia Acting Managing Director
Read more 16 September 2025