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Ross Buchanan. | Newsreel

Buchanan to drive opportunities in Europe

Career trade and investment professional Ross Buchanan has been appointed Queensland’s next Agent-General for the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. State Deputy
Read more 27 June 2024
Police tape at crime scene with police car. | Newsreel

More visibility of female murder victims

A new online dashboard will provide real-time data on female victims of intimate partner homicide. Federal Women’s Minister Katy Gallagher said the statistical
Read more 27 June 2024
Solar panels and wind farm. | Newsreel

AEMO sets ‘optimal’ path to net zero

The operators of the national energy market have confirmed renewable energy production, backed by gas, is Australia’s “optimal” path to net zero. In its 2024
Read more 27 June 2024
Sobah owners Clinton and Lozen Schultz

Sobah thinking inspires healthy options

By Steve Zeppa Dry July is just one of the many times in the year Dr Clinton Schultz advocates for healthy, alcohol-free living. The Gold Coast founder of Sobah,
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Wikileaks website and Julian Assange photo. | Newsreel

Assange deal not the end of freedom fight

The deal which allowed Julian Assange to be released from prison today, has done little to address the broader issue of press freedom, according to Australia’s Media,
Read more 27 June 2024
Woman vaping. | Newsreel

Senate passes new vape laws from July 1

By Steve Zeppa The Federal Senate today passed new laws which will restrict the sale of vapes in Australia from next week, with late changes to the Bill sparking mixed
Read more 26 June 2024
Empty surgery room. | Newsreel

People trafficking report reveals growing concern

Global trafficking of people for organ removal is a growing concern, according to the latest report out of the United States. The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report,
Read more 26 June 2024
Gold Coast Australians of the Year Brett & Belinda Beasley. | Newsreel

Campaign for Jack’s Law in spotlight

Public safety advocates Brett and Belinda Beasley, whose work led to the introduction of Jack’s Law, have been named the Gold Coast’s Australians of the Year. The
Read more 26 June 2024
New BOM website. | Newsreel

BOM launches new website for feedback

The Bureau of Meteorology has unveiled a test version of its new website and is asking for feedback. Bureau of Meteorology Chief Customer Officer Dr Peter Stone said the
Read more 25 June 2024
Energy storage batteries. | Newsreel ]

Pilots explore renewable energy sharing

Caloundra and Townsville residents will pilot a new system to store and re-use locally produced energy across the community. Queensland Government Local Renewable Energy
Read more 25 June 2024