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First Nations performance at the North Australian Festival of Art.

North Australian Festival of Arts stands alone in 2025

The national award-winning North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) will operate as an independent event next year, after transitioning from Townsville City Council
Read more 4 December 2024
Net Zero Economy Authority CEO David Shankey. Newsreel

Shankey inaugural Net Zero Economy Authority CEO

A former Deputy Director-General at Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Net Zero Economy
Read more 4 December 2024
Surveyor on road. | Newsreel

Government purse props up national GDP

Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP) ticked up by 0.3 percent in the September quarter, as public investment leapt by more than six percent. The latest Australian
Read more 4 December 2024
Housing on Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Guide drives coastal vibe in apartment design

Sunshine Coast Council architects have produced a design guide for apartments and townhouses focussed on coastal living. Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor
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Steak dinner. | Newsreel

Red meat raises the stakes as exports surge

Australian red meat exports are on track to set new records this year, jumping by more than 10 percent in 12 months. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of
Read more 4 December 2024
Shanisha Harris doing the Digital Gap survey with Shalarna Thorpe in Wilcannia, New South Wales.

Cost impacts digital inclusion in remote communities

Affordability is an increasing barrier to internet access in remote Australia, despite access to services improving. The latest RMIT University Mapping the Digital Gap
Read more 4 December 2024
Synthetic opioid nitazene seized by Australian police

Police say nitazene a “greater threat” than fentanyl

An illegal synthetic drug, 10 times more potent than fentanyl, has the Australian Federal Police worried about both users and frontline workers. AFP Commander Paula
Read more 4 December 2024
Goat farmer. | Newsreel

Update to Australian Core Skills Occupation List

Calling all goat farmers, print journalists and tour guides. Australia needs you. The trio of professions are among the more than 450 occupations listed on the Federal
Read more 4 December 2024
Story Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Does Australia’s new National Urban Policy deliver?

By Ehsan Noroozinejad and Nicky Morrison Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes and enjoy green
Read more 3 December 2024
Mining truck. | Newsreel

240-tonne electric mining trucks charged in 30 minutes

Heavy battery electric mining vehicles will be charged in less than 30 minutes as a result of a world-leading initiative in Western Australia. Technology, energy and
Read more 3 December 2024