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Middle age man on construction site.

Age limit scrapped for free apprenticeships

Construction-based apprenticeships will be free to all Queenslanders, with age limits to be scrapped. The State Government’s current free apprenticeship scheme is open
Read more 23 June 2024
Wuthathi Country Tannin Stained Perched Lake Cape York Queensland. | Newseel

Bid to add Cape York to World Heritage List

The first steps have been taken to add parts of Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula to the World Heritage List. The Federal and Queensland governments, working with
Read more 20 June 2024
Woman being harassed by man at work. | Newsreel

Workplace discrimination laws strengthened

Queensland employers will need to be proactive in preventing workplace discrimination under new legislation introduced in the State Parliament. Queensland
Read more 17 June 2024
Electric vehicle charging station for charge EV battery and technician soldering metal of EV car lithium-ion rechargeable battery in factory. | Newsreel

EV training boost for TAFE Queensland

Cutting-edge electric vehicle training simulators are among the upgrades planned at two Queensland TAFE centres. A $3 million Federal Government grant will be used to
Read more 17 June 2024
Child in photo studio. | Newsreel

Blue card rule changes for kin

An expanded list of service providers will need to obtain a blue card, while rules will be relaxed for kin, under changes to Queensland’s working with children
Read more 17 June 2024
Pumped hydro facility. | Newsreel

Rock solid news for pumped hydro project

The “biggest water battery in the world” will have a solid foundation as drillers found “highly competent granite” during investigation work in Central
Read more 14 June 2024
Queensland Budget graphic. | Newsreel

Queensland Budget in numbers

By Steve Zeppa It’s Queensland Budget time and at Newsreel we know Queenslanders are a smart bunch, so we won’t be telling you who are the “winners” or
Read more 11 June 2024
Nightclub. | Newsreel

Commissioner for Brisbane night life

A new Night Life Economy Commissioner will be tasked with working with businesses and live music venues to support the state’s entertainment precincts. Queensland
Read more 10 June 2024
Young couple given keys to home. | Newsreel

State Budget targets cost-of-living support

By Steve Zeppa Election sweeteners continue to be rolled out as the Queensland Government prepares to hand down the State Budget this week. With a state election
Read more 10 June 2024
Cranes building a bridge. | Newsreel

Big billions for Queensland infrastructure

More than $27 billion will be spent in the next 12 months as part of the Queensland Government’s four-year infrastructure plan. With details to be rubber-stamped in
Read more 7 June 2024