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Push to localise supply chains a risk to global GDP

Global moves to on-shore manufacturing and production could undermine, rather than strengthen, supply chain resilience, according to the OECD. In its latest Supply Chain
Read more 3 June 2025
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Services Australia slammed as $1.9b in child support unpaid

Services Australia lacks the systems and processes to tackle financial abuse being perpetrated in a Child Support system where almost $2 billion is unpaid. A
Read more 3 June 2025
Artist's impression of proposed Whitsunday Skyway

Ecotourism focus of drive to $84 billion destination

New dark sky experiences and light-foot accommodation options are among a plan to deliver 45 new ecotourism options and double the value of visitor expenditure in
Read more 2 June 2025
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Youth voices needed to shape Sunshine Coast plan

Sunshine Coast’s young people will have input into a new regional Youth Plan through an intensive six-week engagement process. Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community
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Qantas link plane in Longreach, Queensland, Australia.

Push to increase air services in Brisbane 2032 lead-up

A new fund has been established to increases air services in Queensland in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Premier David Crisafulli said
Read more 2 June 2025
Mabon Thompson Range National Park, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Protected lands added to Queensland Wet Tropics

Protected areas in North Queensland’s wet topics have been expanded by 6000 hectares. Premier David Crisafulli said the additional protection was part of an almost
Read more 2 June 2025
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Virtual classroom to support thousands in regions

A virtual classroom is set to livestream specialist subjects to more than 4000 Queensland students this year. State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the new
Read more 2 June 2025
Netball player. | Newsreel

State netball carnival passes on economic benefit

Three thousand rising netball stars will converge on the Sunshine Coast from this weekend. Sunshine Coast Council’s Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex will host the
Read more 1 June 2025
Gloomy Brisbane river. | Newsreel

Get set for a warm, wet winter in Sunshine State

Many Queenslanders are in for a warmer and wetter winter than usual. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released its winter long-range forecast today, which stated warmer
Read more 29 May 2025
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Off-farm income no longer barrier to disaster relief

More regional Queensland business will be able to access disaster relief funding with the definition of primary producer changed to include agricultural support
Read more 29 May 2025