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Young girl looking to cross road. | Newsreel

New online road safety program for students

With road trauma the leading cause death for children, the Queensland Government has rolled out a new online program to all state primary schools. State Transport
Read more 3 March 2025
Luke Edwards Visit Moreton Bay General Manager. | Newsreel

Luke Edwards steps up as new MBRIT CEO

Experienced tourism executive Luke Edwards will step up and take full control of Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT). Currently the General Manager of
Read more 3 March 2025
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Free flu shots at the ready for Queenslanders

Queenslanders can access free flu shots from tomorrow. The State Government-funded flu vaccination program, for all Queenslanders from six months of age, runs from March
Read more 28 February 2025
Man drinking in hot sun. | Newsreel

BOM says summer heat will linger longer this autumn

The last day of summer has arrived and the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has released its long-range forecast for autumn. In a statement, the weather bureau said while
Read more 28 February 2025
Kings Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Nation-leading sustainability goal for Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast has set itself the task of becoming Australia’s most sustainable region. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said that vision was the cornerstone of council’s
Read more 27 February 2025
Australian Matildas. | Newsreel

Matildas to play Asian Cup match on Gold Coast

The Matildas will feature in one of six matches to be played on the Gold Coast as part of the Women’s Asian Cup next year. Queensland Sports Minister Tim Mander said
Read more 27 February 2025
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Tropical humidity focus of new location-based tool

Australians sweltering through sticky summer nights have a new tool which will help them lower heat stress in their specific suburb. The CSIRO has developed a new portal
Read more 27 February 2025
Woman walking in Queensland rainforest, Australia. | Newsreel

Olympic flavour to tourism industry’s election asks

By Steve Zeppa Queensland tourism operators have urged an incoming Federal Government to support sector workforce development and sustainability and cultural goals in
Read more 27 February 2025
Flooded town. | Newsreel

Insurers call for $30 billion fund for flood defence

Australia’s insurance industry has proposed a $30 billion fund to protect some of the country’s most flood-prone areas. In its policy recommendations in the lead up
Read more 27 February 2025
Isis Sugar Mill, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.

Biorefinery plans for Wide Bay sugar mill

A Wide Bay sugar mill will be used to test the feasibility of converting sugar mill waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Australian technology developer Licella
Read more 27 February 2025