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Sandgate station, Brisbane, built in 1897

Shorncliffe station’s heritage preserved in upgrade

One of Brisbane’s oldest train station is on track for an upgrade with a focus on preserving its heritage. The Queensland Government has released tenders for work on
Read more 25 September 2024
Powderfinger bass player John Collins. | Newsreel

Commissioner to seek happiness for night-time economy

Powderfinger bass player John Collins is Queensland’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. The co-owner and venue director of the Fortitude Valley Music Hall and The
Read more 25 September 2024
Flooding Brisbane River at St Lucia in 2022. | Newsreel

Bureau to upgrade thousands of flood gauges

The Bureau of Meteorology will take control of around 1000 extra flood gauges across Queensland as part of a long-term plan to improve the organisation’s flood warning
Read more 25 September 2024
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Matildas’ magic moment immortalised at Suncorp

A permanent reminder of the Matildas’ magic moment at the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup has been unveiled at Suncorp Stadium. The cast bronze bas relief,
Read more 25 September 2024
Happy couple on couch. | Newsreel

New sexual consent laws, including stealthing, in effect

Updated Queensland sexual consent laws passed State Parliament this week and are now in effect. State Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said the strengthened laws amend
Read more 24 September 2024
Queensland Rail passenger train. | Newsreel

Study recommends passenger rail line to Beaudesert

Work is under way to preserve the rail corridor between Sailsbury and Beaudesert, after a study found a passenger rail line was the best way to service the area. Federal
Read more 23 September 2024
Youth in group. | Newsreel

Funding pledge for schools supporting youth at risk

A Gold-Coast based specialist school will the first funded under a crime-prevention program to be implemented by an elected Queensland LNP Government. State LNP Leader
Read more 23 September 2024
Man taking data in bush. | Newsreel

Election boost for Queensland Nature Fund

Almost $140 million extra will be injected into a fund to promote green initiatives by an incoming Queensland Labor Government. State Labor leader Steven Miles said if a
Read more 23 September 2024
Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde. | Newsreel

Forensic Science Queensland locks in Wilson-Wilde

Forensic scientist Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde has been appointed as the permanent Director of Forensic Science Queensland (FSQ), after acting as its CEO for more than 18
Read more 23 September 2024
Bushfire. | Newsreel

Weather worry sparks fire ban in Queensland

Tinderbox weather conditions have led to a fire ban being imposed across south-west Queensland this week. The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) said the fire ban would be
Read more 23 September 2024