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First Avenue Streetscape at Maroochydore. | Newsreel

$25 million to fast-track Sunshine Coast projects

The Sunshine Coast region has secured more than $25 million in Federal funding to fast-track two major projects. The allocation came from a $159 million commitment to
Read more 8 January 2025
Two researchers in lab. | Newsreel

Call to abolish business R&D expenditure threshold

Abolishing the research and development (R&D) expenditure threshold would create a surge in Australian innovation and drive economic growth, according to the
Read more 8 January 2025
Support worker with mother and child. | Newsreel

Call for child protection funding to focus on family

Funding to prevent child abuse should be more focussed on supporting the impacted family to break the generational cycle of harm, according to a leading Australian
Read more 8 January 2025
Gabba stadium in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Last week to have your say on Brisbane 2032 infrastructure

UPDATED: Queenslanders have until Friday to have their say on the shape of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The days are ticking down for developers,
Read more 8 January 2025
Phone with social media icons.

Police call for input from Queensland Facebook admins

Managers of Queensland’s community Facebook pages are being offered the chance to shape a program which promotes safe online spaces. The Queensland Police Service
Read more 7 January 2025
Gold Coast beaches, Queensland. | Newsreel

Coast’s Games goals: Connectivity, growth and recognition

The Gold Coast has teased what it hopes the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will deliver for the south-east Queensland city. Without going into specific
Read more 7 January 2025
Young person seeking support.

Criminals’ assets fund efforts to prevent youth crime

The seized assets of criminals are being used to fund a youth diversion program. Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said almost $29 million would be invested in the
Read more 7 January 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Business advice to avoid criminal underpayment risk

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assured business owners only intentional underpayment of staff will be pursued under new criminal laws, which came into effect on January
Read more 7 January 2025
Bruce Highway sign. | Newsreel

$9 billion three-star plan for a safer Bruce Highway

Nine billion dollars will be invested to bring the entire length of Queensland’s Bruce Highway up to a minimum three-star safety rating. Prime Minister Anthony
Read more 6 January 2025
Women's lacrosse team. | Newsreel

Coast hosts titles in newest Olympic sport

One of the newest Olympic sports will be on show on the Sunshine Coast this week with some of the world’s best women’s lacrosse team competing in world championship
Read more 6 January 2025