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Judge and gavel. | Newsreel

New laws target “good blokes” committing sexual assault

Queensland sexual assault survivors will be protected from hearing “good character” references for perpetrators under new laws passed in State Parliament this
Read more 18 September 2025
Mother and daughter. | Newsreel

New parents’ circle in anti-bullying efforts

Queensland’s anti-bullying program is being expanded to provide extra support for parents. State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said $3.2 million would be
Read more 17 September 2025
Father and son chatting. | Newsreel

Six ways for parents to talk to their child about sex

By Jennifer Power, Alexandra James and Thomas Norman Parents play an important role in teaching their children about sex and relationships. But our new report shows many
Read more 15 September 2025
Cyclone aerial map Queensland. | Newsreel

New chair among reconstruction authority board changes

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority board has a fresh look with four new appointments. State Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said former Flinders Shire Mayor Jane
Read more 15 September 2025
Prison fence. | Newsreel

New 1500-cell prison opens west of Brisbane

Queensland has a new prison with the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre now open. State Corrective Services Minister Laura Gerber said the new state of the art high
Read more 15 September 2025
Woman changing light bulb. | Newsreel

Award-winning Qld program saving business millions

Business Chamber Queensland has received international recognition for a program which helps hundreds of businesses reduce their power consumption, water use and
Read more 15 September 2025
Dr Patrick Silvey. | Newsreel

Silvey to guide Herston Health Precinct’s long-term vision

A commercially-minded social services executive, with a background in research, has been appointed as the Director of the Herston Health Precinct. Dr Patrick Silvey will
Read more 15 September 2025
A dementia patient is cared for. | Newsreel

Aussies living with dementia on track to hit one million

Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians, according to the latest update from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Dementia Australia
Read more 12 September 2025
Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini. | Newsreel

Price gouging warning as new home care model looms

Elderly Australians are at risk of financial exploitation when new home care rules come into force from November. Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini said while the recent
Read more 8 September 2025
Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller. | Newsreel

Fuller new Director of Forensic Science Queensland

Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller is the new Director of Forensic Science Queensland (FSQ), following his recent work on the State’s DNA
Read more 8 September 2025