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Smart cards and phones can be used on Brisbane buses from today - Newsreel

Smart ticketing extended to Brisbane buses

Commuters can now use a credit card, debit card, smartphone, smartwatch or Go Card to pay for bus trips on Brisbane City Council (BCC) buses. This marks the final
Read more 24 March 2025
The northern tip of Bribie Island at Caloundra - Newsreel

Impact of Bribie Island sea breakthrough to be reviewed

The Queensland Government has launched a review of the implications of the northern tip of Bribie Island being cut off from the remainder of the island. The breakthrough
Read more 24 March 2025
Fire ants are spreading in Queensland - Newsreel

Assault on invasive fire ants boosted

The Queensland Government is boosting the war against fire ants after the invasive pests spread to more than 700,000 ha over 10 years. The Government announced today
Read more 24 March 2025
A new fund is aimed at speeding up new housing - Newsreel

Planners welcome $2 billion housing fast-track fund

The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has welcomed a new $2 billion Residential Activation Fund which it says will help put more homes in the right places. PIA
Read more 24 March 2025
The Bruce Highway in North Queensland - Newsreel

Work kicks off on major Bruce Highway upgrades

Early works and planning have begun to deliver on the promised $9 billion upgrade of the Bruce Highway. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg
Read more 19 March 2025
New wind farms proposed for Queensland - Newsreel

Consultation activated for new wind farms

The Queensland Government has announced the opening of public consultation on two proposed new windfarm developments. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said wind
Read more 19 March 2025
Daintree rainforest in North Queensland - Newsreel

Work begins on $4.5 million Daintree upgrade 

Upgrades to Queensland’s iconic Daintree rainforest area in North Queensland started today with a new 650-metre Boardwalk to enhance the visitor experience. The new
Read more 17 March 2025
Young person with counsellor. | Newsreel

Programs target youth crime re-offending rates

Two Queensland Government programs aimed at addressing re-offending rates have been put out to tender. Premier David Crisafulli said the Regional Reset and Staying on
Read more 14 March 2025
Mary MacKillop College Nundah students. | Newsreel

Tips to prepare students for delayed NAPLAN testing

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) schools have delayed the start of annual NAPLAN testing due to the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Many of its 146 schools across
Read more 14 March 2025
Cranes at construction site. | Newsreel

Productivity Commission to probe construction industry

Legislation to create a new Queensland Productivity Commission has passed State parliament. Treasurer David Janetzki said the new Commission would aim to cut unnecessary
Read more 13 March 2025