Government

Voting booths. | Newsreel

Government flurry signals official election countdown

Queensland councils will share in $500 million in funding for hundreds of projects, as the State Government made a flurry of pre-election announcements yesterday. The
Read more 1 October 2024
Para cyclist. | Newsreel

World titles to test Coast’s Brisbane 2032 readiness

The Sunshine Coast will test-run its Brisbane 2032 para-cycling infrastructure by hosting the 2028 Para-cycling Road World Championships. The Championships, which will
Read more 1 October 2024
Anzac Square in Brisbane with Central Station in the background.

Meanjin musings keep Albert Street name in place

Brisbane’s new Cross River Rail train station at Albert Street will be called … Albert Street. After a round of public consultation, the decision was made to keep
Read more 30 September 2024
Wind Farm. | Newsreel

Tarong West powers up State-owned energy push

The Tarong West Wind Farm will become the country’s largest publicly owned wind farm with state-owned energy operator Stanwell signing an acquisition agreement. The
Read more 30 September 2024
Blood test. | Newsreel

Free test helps to better target Anti-D treatment

A free testing program will ensure thousands of pregnant Queenslanders are no longer subjected to unnecessary treatment, while also preserving a crucial resource
Read more 30 September 2024
Person thinking. | Newsreel

Millions to drive innovative thinking in SEQ

A new innovation fund has been established through a billion-dollar partnership, involving all three levels of Government, aimed at boosting south-east Queensland. The
Read more 30 September 2024
Waiting out the election caretaker period - Newsreel

Caution needed during election caretaker period

By Michael Lucey, Rebekah Lines and Phoebe Powell – McCullough Robertson Lawyers It is important for businesses and individuals working with government entities or in
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Drone in the sky. | Newsreel

Council and university unite to fight invasion

Queensland’s invasive plants will be mapped using drones through a collaboration between Sunshine Coast Council and QUT. The partnership has secured a $240,000 grant
Read more 29 September 2024
Woman in wheelchair. Newsreel

Chance to shape Brisbane 2032 inclusion initiatives

An advisory group to guide accessibility and inclusion initiatives for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics is being created. The Games Venue and Legacy Delivery
Read more 29 September 2024
Flooded house in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Stamp duty relief would drop premiums by 8%

Queensland insurance policy holders would see premiums drop by eight percent if State Government stamp duty was abolished. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has
Read more 28 September 2024