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New laws target “good blokes” committing sexual assault

Queensland sexual assault survivors will be protected from hearing “good character” references for perpetrators under new laws passed in State Parliament this

New parents’ circle in anti-bullying efforts

Queensland’s anti-bullying program is being expanded to provide extra support for parents. State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said $3.2 million would be

Arup selected to deliver Victoria Park master plan

Engineering consultancy firm Arup has been appointed the principal contractor for the Victoria Park Precinct Master Plan. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the

Free no-needle flu vaccine for Queensland toddlers

Young Queensland children will the first in Australia to access a free non-injectable flu vaccine. State Health and Ambulance Services Minister Tim Nicholls said a new

New chair among reconstruction authority board changes

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority board has a fresh look with four new appointments. State Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said former Flinders Shire Mayor Jane

New 1500-cell prison opens west of Brisbane

Queensland has a new prison with the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre now open. State Corrective Services Minister Laura Gerber said the new state of the art high

Hospitals lack framework to support surrogacy births

Australian hospitals are unprepared for the increasing wave of surrogacy births, with a recent study showing less than 10 percent had appropriate policies in

Architects set to unleash visions for Brisbane 2032 stadium

Leading architects have two weeks to stake their claim to design the Brisbane 2032 Victoria Park stadium and new National Aquatic Centre. Games Independent

Global river experts flood into Brisbane

River experts from around the world have descended on Brisbane this week for an international convention. Hundreds of delegates are gathering in our own River city for

CSOs join police to address State’s missing children

Child Safety Officers will be embedded with police in a trial project to address the hundreds of children missing from State care. A Queensland Government survey found

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