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Queensland Parliament. | Newsreel

State and councils renew partnership agreement

The Queensland Government and the state’s local authorities have signed a new partnership agreement. Premier David Crisafulli said Equal Partners in Government
Read more 12 March 2025
Mother and daughter separated during COVID. | Newsreel

Australia’s blanket COVID response ignored human rights

The human rights of Australians were overlooked in imposing blanket restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report. The Australian Human Rights
Read more 11 March 2025
Eroded beach Sunshine Coast Queensland. | Newsreel

Dune and seawall instability triggers Council warning

Sunshine Coast Council has urged people to stay off coastal dunes and seawalls as Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to lash the region’s beaches. In a statement,
Read more 7 March 2025
Brisbane CityCat ferry. | Newsreel

Cyclone Alfred brings Brisbane ferries to a halt

Brisbane City Council ferry services will stop running from tonight (March 3) in response to the threat of Cyclone Alfred. “All CityCat and ferry services will be
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
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
Queensland rugby league coach Bill Slater and team members. | Newsreel

Twin Waters home to all Queensland Origin camps

Queensland’s rugby league State of Origin squad will hold all three of its team camps on the Sunshine Coast this year. Maroons coach Bill Slater said the Twin Waters
Read more 24 February 2025
Turtle hatchlings, Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast turtle hatchlings begin their dash

Critically endangered loggerhead turtles have begun emerging from their beach nests, setting off a 30-year countdown before some return to their Sunshine Coast
Read more 24 February 2025
Poor man begging. | Newsreel

Commissioner needed to plan for future generations

Australia needs a Future Generations Commissioner to drive long-term policy decisions, as the country lags in a number of key metrics. Modelling undertaken by the Monash
Read more 19 February 2025