People in hospital waiting room. | Newsreel

New access to real-time hospital waiting times

Queenslanders can log-in to see waiting times at their local hospital in real-time. At the weekend, the State Government turned on an online platform with provides
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Person kissing a camel.

Camels the champions of new Outback trail

A new Camel Carnival in Outback Queensland will feature in a month-long celebration of the ships of the desert. State Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the new
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Banded Hare-Wallaby

4000ha island refuge for endangered Aussie mammals

A sanctuary island is being established off the coast of South Australia as a refuge for nationally threatened mammals. The privately-owned Flinders Island, South
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Teacher in classroom. | Newsreel

More students looking for teaching careers

Australia’s pipeline of future teachers has improved with an increase in applications to study education this year, reversing the downward trend of recent years. New
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Cyclone Queensland. | Newsreel

Call from 0444 444 444 not a scam. It could save your life

In an era when nearly everyone is being bombarded by scam phone calls and text messages, police are encouraging locals to make sure a potentially life-saving, but
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School zone 40 km/h sign. | Newsreel

17,300 speedsters caught in lead up to schools’ return

More than 17,000 Queenslanders were caught speeding over the school holidays, with police urging drivers to slow down as children return to the classroom this
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Mining Queensland. | Newsreel

Queensland momentum challenges western dominance

A surging Queensland economy has improved its position in the State rankings, just falling short of pipping Western Australia for the top spot. The CommSec State of the
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Gold medal Australian Olympian Duncan Armstrong. | Newsreel

Exercise experts eager to shape Brisbane 2032 venues

The long-term benefit of Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games venues will be enhanced if exercise experts are engaged early in the design process. In a submission to
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Queensland Rail train at station. | Newsreel

Rail and road funding critical to busting Coast congestion

A decision to place funding to complete the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail on the backburner has raised the ire of Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli. Mayor Natoli said
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Home owners with keys. | Newsreel

Stamp duty abolition first task for Parliament

Abolishing stamp duty on new homes for first home buyers will the first order of business when Queensland Parliament resumes next week. Premier David Crisafulli said the
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