First Queensland detection of damaging honey bee pest
One of the most damaging pests to honey bees has been detected in Queensland for the first time.
An alert from Biosecurity Queensland revealed the varroa mite (Varroa
Read more6 March 2025Government
New focus on food security in regional communities
Reducing the cost of essential groceries and building a nutrition workforce are among the measures included in a national strategy to improve food security in
Read more6 March 2025
Gaining health, not losing weight, key to obesity battle
The fight against obesity needs to be focussed on gaining health, not losing weight, according to Australia’s doctors.
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP),
Read more6 March 2025
ATO crackdown on GST non-compliant small businesses
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on thousands of small businesses who are tardy with their quarterly GST reporting obligations.
ATO Deputy
Read more6 March 2025
Something so strong in Aussie documentary industry
Documentaries on iconic band Crowded House and the Federal Government Robodebt scandal are among projects to receive Screen Australia funding.
Screen Australia Head of
Read more5 March 2025
Region-by-region advice to prepare for Alfred
Moreton Island and Bay Island communities will be the first to feel the full brunt of Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to cross the coast near Brisbane overnight
Read more5 March 2025
Mental health rehab centre opens on Gold Coast
A $122 million live-in facility for adults with complex mental health issues has opened on the Gold Coast.
The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), at the
Read more4 March 2025
Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business
Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes.
Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been
Read more4 March 2025
Federal tax reprieve for beer drinkers
The tax payable on beer poured in a pub will not rise for two years.
The Federal Government has announced it would freeze the annual indexation on draught beer from
Read more4 March 2025
Cyclone Alfred brings Brisbane ferries to a halt
Brisbane City Council ferry services will stop running from tonight (March 3) in response to the threat of Cyclone Alfred.
“All CityCat and ferry services will be
Read more3 March 2025