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Queensland Police Service (QPS) Commissioner Steve Gollschewski. | Newsreel

Police shooting prompts personal first aid kit rollout

The use of a personal tourniquet to save a Queensland police officer shot on duty this year has promoted a government rollout of new first aid kits. State Police
Read more 27 February 2025
The first Japanese air raid on Australia's mainland, at Darwin on February 19, 1942. | Newsreel

Australia’s first battlefield targets military tourism

Being Australia’s first battlefield is the cornerstone of a Northern Territory push to establish itself as a military tourism destination. Territory Tourism and
Read more 26 February 2025
Greyhound bus Australia. | Newsreel

Bus operators targetted in nationwide operation

A nation-wide blitz on bus safety is underway in the wake of a spike in fatal bus crashes over the past five years. National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief
Read more 26 February 2025
House with lots of windows. | Newsreel

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 more 26 February 2025
Light bulbs. | Newsreel

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 more 26 February 2025
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. | Newsreel

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 more 25 February 2025
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

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 more 25 February 2025
Volleyball Australia National High Performance Director Craig Marshall. | Newsreel

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 more 25 February 2025
Trainee doctors. | Newsreel

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 more 25 February 2025
Knives confiscated by the Queensland Police Force. | Newsreel

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 more 25 February 2025