Harwood to lead Queensland’s Planning Group
Peta Harwood is Queensland’s new State Planner, tasked with facilitating the approval of thousands of homes to combat the housing crisis.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie
Read more26 January 2025Government
Dr Katrina Wruck Young Australian of the Year
Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented
Read more26 January 2025
$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions
A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis.
Master
Read more24 January 2025
Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics
Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence.
A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more24 January 2025
Queensland debt set to soar to $218 billion
Queensland Government debt is forecast to hit $218 billion by 2027-28.
In delivering a Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review, State Treasurer David Janetzki said capital
Read more23 January 2025
Review of aviation and maritime security laws
Federal laws covering aviation and maritime security are being reviewed as terrorism makes room for new threats to our transport infrastructure.
The Parliamentary Joint
Read more23 January 2025
Extra $2 billion investment in clean energy
Australia’s “green bank” has been bolstered to the tune of $2 billion, in a bid to unlock up to $6 billion in private investment in clean energy.
Prime Minister
Read more23 January 2025
$5m boost to Great Barrier Reef protection
Three Queensland organisations will share almost $5 million in funding from the initial round of a new Great Barrier Reef protection program.
Federal Environment
Read more23 January 2025
Call for portable bond scheme to help renters
A one-off lifetime portable bond payment would ease financial pressure on renters, according to an Australian public policy institute.
The McKell Institute Chief
Read more23 January 2025
Access info enhances experiences at Coast venues
People living with disabilities will be better able to plan activities on the Sunshine Coast through a home-grown digital platform.
A partnership between Sunshine Coast
Read more22 January 2025