State

Michael Dobbie-Bridges. | Newsreel

Five fresh faces on Stadiums Queensland Board

The Board of Stadiums Queensland has a new look as the state brings in a fresh set of skills in the buildup to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. State
Read more 17 January 2025
Brisbane police with speed camera on e-scooter. | Newsreel

E-scooter police blitz in Brisbane CBD

Police are cracking down on dangerous e-scooter use in Brisbane’s CBD, with a recent operation resulting in 50 people receiving tickets. Brisbane City Sergeant
Read more 17 January 2025
Caboolture satellite hospital, Queensland. | Newsreel

Audit underlines confusion around Satellite Hospitals

An audit of Queensland Health has found more than 3500 Queenslanders, with imminently life-threatening conditions, presented at one of the state’s new Satellite
Read more 16 January 2025
Artist impression of Mooloolaba Foreshore Stage 2.

Millions to progress Mooloolaba transformation

The upgrade of the Mooloolaba foreshore, on the Sunshine Coast, has been bolstered by a multi-million cash injection through the SEQ Liveability Fund. The Federal and
Read more 16 January 2025
Doctor and patient at breast screening. | Newsreel

Bid to lift breast screening rates as numbers grow

The Queensland Government is bolstering its breast screening program to lift participation rates and plan for a more than 20 percent increase in eligible women over the
Read more 15 January 2025
Adelaide Oval and city centre. | Newsreel

Connected precincts key to enduring Brisbane 2032 legacy

Queensland’s architects and urban designers have urged the Brisbane 2032 bosses to look past the debate around individual stadiums and adopt a precinct mindset. In a
Read more 14 January 2025
Queensland Police officers on foot patrol. | Newsreel

QPS flying squad soars with 41 extra officers

More than $30 million is being invested to grow a Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) rapid response unit to almost 60 officers. Premier David Crisafulli said the QPS
Read more 13 January 2025
Youth getting support

Extra youth foyers to support at-risk young people

The number of youth foyers in Queensland will almost triple, with eight new facilities to be built over the next four years. State Minister for Youth and Housing Sam
Read more 10 January 2025
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