Government

Young Aboriginal woman talking to group. | Newsreel

Focus on thousands of jobs in remote regions

The creation of 3000 remote jobs is the goal of a Federal Government plan to being launched late this year. Consultation has started on a $707m Remote Jobs and Economic
Read more 8 May 2024
Queensland Police safe space at Petrie station. | Newsreel

DFV safe places in all Queensland police stations

Every Queensland police station now has a “safe-space” for domestic violence victims. Assistant Commissioner of the Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons
Read more 8 May 2024
Performers The Kitty Kats. | Newsreel

Council future-proofs Coast’s events scene

The Sunshine Coast is set to become an events incubator with funds now dedicated to encouraging new, fresh and exciting drawcards. A new Emerging Events category has
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small possum-like marsupial | Newsreel

Call to review biodiversity offset scheme

A biodiversity offset scheme aimed at preserving natural habitat has not delivered on its goals, according to the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). Under the
Read more 7 May 2024
Artist's impression of Toowoomba Hospital. | Newsreel

Work begins on $1.3b Toowoomba Hospital

Work began on a new Toowoomba Hospital as a new day surgery in the Darling Downs city was officially opened this week. The newly-opened $42 million Bunya Day Surgery
Read more 6 May 2024
Brisbane river and botanic gardens. | Newsreel

Brisbane poised to be regional powerhouse

Brisbane has multiple advantages over other Australian capitals, as it eyes an economy that is tipped to approach $300 billion within a decade. A State of the City
Read more 4 May 2024
Woolloongabba skyline | Newsreel

Comment on bigger picture for Woolloongabba

With any major redevelopment of the Gabba now off the table, the State Government has started community consultation on the broader development plan for
Read more 4 May 2024
Queensland fire engine | Newsreel

New Fire Department for Queensland

The structure of Queensland’s emergency services will change from June this year under new laws passed in State Parliament this week. From July 1, the state will have
Read more 3 May 2024
Graphic showing Australia connected with the world. | Newsreel

New risk-based approach to foreign investment

A new risk-based approach to foreign investment will see more scrutiny of investment proposals around critical infrastructure, minerals and technology and a more
Read more 3 May 2024
Queensland Police Acting Superintendent Chris Toohey with Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli | Newsreel

Mayor’s warning as scammers hijack identity

Fraudsters have been masquerading as Rosanna Natoli, with the newly-elected Sunshine Coast Council Mayor urging the community to be aware of fake approaches under her
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