State

Cotton field in Queensland. | Newsreel

New $13m program targets cotton disease

A multi-million partnership between industry, government and the university sector is set to benefit Queensland cotton farmers. The $13 million program involving the
Read more 6 August 2024
Worker on wide turbine. | Newsreel

Green light for koala-kind Tarong wind farm

Provisions to protect the affordability of local housing and koalas were conditions of Queensland Government approval for one of the country’s largest publicly-owned
Read more 5 August 2024
Compost facility | Newsreel

New rules for Queensland composting sites

New composting facilities near residential areas will need to meet extra environmental regulations. The Queensland Government has imposed the new guidelines in response
Read more 5 August 2024
Brisbane City Council Bus. | Newsreel

50 cent fares start with aim to lure back travellers

South-East Queensland commuters will see “50 cents” flash up as their fare when they tap off public transport this morning. From today, all Translink
Read more 5 August 2024
Coastal pathway sign Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

SEQ City Deal delivers ‘liveability’ funding

Enhanced Sunshine Coast walking trails and expanded sporting facilities in Ipswich are among 22 infrastructure projects to be funded in the first $200m allocation from
Read more 5 August 2024
An artist's impression of the new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre. | Newsreel

Tick for Brisbane 2032 venue in Moreton Bay

Another Brisbane Olympics venue has been given the green light with the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre receiving Government endorsement. Queensland Premier Steven
Read more 1 August 2024
Royal Flying Doctor Service plane in Mt Isa, Queensland. | Newsreel

Boost to emergency response in regions

Emergency services in regional Queensland will be boosted with two infrastructure projects announced this week. In Mt Isa, in the state’s north-west, the first sod was
Read more 1 August 2024
Queensland Museum. | Newsreel

Queensland First Nations’ artefacts to be returned

First Nations’ artefacts will return to Queensland under an agreement between the Queensland Museum and the Museum of Vancouver. Secret Sacred material will also
Read more 31 July 2024
Ranger Uranium Mine in Kakadu, Norther Territory.

Jabiluka set to join Kakadu as lease ends

The Kakadu National Park will be enhanced after the Federal Government announced it would not renew the Jabiluka Mineral Lease. Minister for Resources and Northern
Read more 30 July 2024
Shared information graphic. | Newsreel

Platform to share DV perpetrator data

A new technology platform will help police, government departments and community groups to better share data of the perpetrators of domestic violence. The $1 million
Read more 29 July 2024