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Former Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard. | Newsreel

Gerrard to lead inquiry into Ipswich odour

Former Queensland Chief Health Officer John Gerrard will chair a Public Health Inquiry into Ipswich odour issues. State Health Minister Tim Nicholls said the inquiry
Read more 10 January 2025
First Avenue Streetscape at Maroochydore. | Newsreel

$25 million to fast-track Sunshine Coast projects

The Sunshine Coast region has secured more than $25 million in Federal funding to fast-track two major projects. The allocation came from a $159 million commitment to
Read more 8 January 2025
Support worker with mother and child. | Newsreel

Call for child protection funding to focus on family

Funding to prevent child abuse should be more focussed on supporting the impacted family to break the generational cycle of harm, according to a leading Australian
Read more 8 January 2025
Gabba stadium in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Last week to have your say on Brisbane 2032 infrastructure

UPDATED: Queenslanders have until Friday to have their say on the shape of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The days are ticking down for developers,
Read more 8 January 2025
Phone with social media icons.

Police call for input from Queensland Facebook admins

Managers of Queensland’s community Facebook pages are being offered the chance to shape a program which promotes safe online spaces. The Queensland Police Service
Read more 7 January 2025
Gold Coast beaches, Queensland. | Newsreel

Coast’s Games goals: Connectivity, growth and recognition

The Gold Coast has teased what it hopes the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will deliver for the south-east Queensland city. Without going into specific
Read more 7 January 2025
Bruce Highway sign. | Newsreel

$9 billion three-star plan for a safer Bruce Highway

Nine billion dollars will be invested to bring the entire length of Queensland’s Bruce Highway up to a minimum three-star safety rating. Prime Minister Anthony
Read more 6 January 2025
Woman receiving an injection. | Newsreel

Free flu vaccine program extended in Queensland

Queensland’s free flu vaccination program will be extended for another season, in a bid to reduce pressure on the state’s hospital emergency departments. State
Read more 6 January 2025
Male and female trainees. | Newsreel

Boost to fee-free TAFE places in priority sectors

Australians looking to upskill now have access to an extra 20,000 free vocational training places across the country. The extra spots, which include 5000
Read more 4 January 2025
Speed sign Australia. | Newsreel

Speed continues to kill as road toll hits 15-year high

The worst annual road toll in 15 years has sparked a call for Queensland drivers to slow down. As fireworks signalled the end of 2024, the statistics showed 302 people
Read more 2 January 2025