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Ravenswood gold mine. Newsreel

Golden times will continue for Ravenswood project

Queensland’s largest gold mine will more than triple production following the renewal of critical mining leases. With the lease renewals guaranteeing operation for
Read more 12 March 2024
Woman working in factory. | Newsreel

Women in manufacturing star in new documentary

A new Queensland-made documentary series is shining a light on the state’s women working in the male-dominated manufacturing industry. She Made It, which premiered at
Read more 10 March 2024
Blurred motion dancers. | Newsreel

Millions in funding for Queensland’s artists

More than $2.5 million in Arts funding was awarded to over 35 individuals and organisations in the latest round of grant announcements. Among the recipients was Camerata
Read more 10 March 2024
Bundaberg Member of Parliament Tom Smith. Newsreel

Committee probes grocery prices and farm-gate deals

Queensland’s first Supermarket Pricing Select Committee will probe continuing high grocery prices and the relationship between primary producers and supermarket
Read more 10 March 2024
Queensland Rail train at station. | Newsreel

Details of Sunshine Coast rail first stage released

The State Government has outlined details of the staged delivery of the Sunshine Coast Rail Line, with only the section to Caloundra to be completed by 2032. A business
Read more 10 March 2024
Two people looking over bushland Gold Coast. |Newsreel

Currumbin Valley eco-park enters activation stage

The Gold Coast’s Currumbin Valley will be home to one of Australia’s largest eco-parks, with an Activation Plan for a 148ha site now released. The site will feature
Read more 10 March 2024
Construction workers in hi-tech environment. | Newsreel

High job demand as construction pipeline spikes

Queensland is facing major capacity challenges as it stares down a $92 billion five-year construction pipeline fuelled by energy transformation and the looming 2032
Read more 7 March 2024
Judges gavel. | Newsreel

Double jeopardy exemption expands to sex offences

Queenslanders previously acquitted of rape, attempted murder and manslaughter can now be retried for the same offence if “fresh and compelling” evidence emerges
Read more 7 March 2024
Gloved hand handling test tube in lab. | Newsreel

More grants to lure biomedical projects to Qld

Queensland-based businesses can access grants of up to $250,000 to develop biomedical products locally. The latest round of grants through the Queensland Biomedical
Read more 7 March 2024
Man on laptop in carpentry business. | Newsreel

Regional SMEs to provide advice to Government

The Queensland Small Business Advisory Council is looking for regional small business owners with diverse backgrounds from various industries to join the
Read more 5 March 2024