Energy rating scheme expanded to existing homes
An energy rating scheme for new houses in Australian is to be expanded to existing homes.
Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said the
Read more26 February 2025Government
Queensland rebates’ power over inflation numbers fade
The tailing off of Queensland State Government electricity rebates lifted inflation in a key sector last month, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
ABS
Read more26 February 2025
Eights things to know about the new German Chancellor
By Ed Turner
With the social democrat Olaf Scholz conceding defeat to the centre right in Germany’s election, the man most likely to be named the next chancellor will
Read more25 February 2025
Red tape review open to small business operators
The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress.
State Small and Family Business
Read more25 February 2025
Volleyball talent set to spike in lead up to Brisbane 2032
A Brisbane northside high school is set to further enhance its reputation as a nursery for future volleyball champions.
A new Volleyball Centre for Excellence has opened
Read more25 February 2025
More guidance needed on future medical workforce
A lack of insight into the required make-up of Australia’s future medical workforce has sparked a call for a new national planning body.
The Australian Medical
Read more25 February 2025
Jack’s Law to be made permanent in Queensland
Trial laws allowing police to conduct random wanding of people in search of knives will become permanent.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said Jack’s Law, named
Read more25 February 2025
Twin Waters home to all Queensland Origin camps
Queensland’s rugby league State of Origin squad will hold all three of its team camps on the Sunshine Coast this year.
Maroons coach Bill Slater said the Twin Waters
Read more24 February 2025
What the bulk billing announcements mean for patients
By Stephen Duckett
Labor has foreshadowed a major Medicare change to address the falling rate of bulk billing, with an $8.5 billion election announcement. The Government
Read more24 February 2025
Sunshine Coast turtle hatchlings begin their dash
Critically endangered loggerhead turtles have begun emerging from their beach nests, setting off a 30-year countdown before some return to their Sunshine Coast
Read more24 February 2025