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State expands 24-hour resupply emergency declaration

An emergency planning declaration, which allows the 24-hour resupply of essential businesses in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, has been expanded. Deputy
Read more 12 March 2025
Cyber attack icons. | Newsreel

Not-for-profits grapple with rising cyber risks

Almost 20 percent of Australian not-for-profit organisations reported a cyber security breach last year, with social service groups the hardest hit. The Australian
Read more 12 March 2025
Poppy field, Tasmania, Australia. | Newsreel

Tassie poppy fields key to local pain meds industry

Tasmania’s poppy fields should be better leveraged to create an Australian-based pain medication manufacturing industry. While welcoming a Federal Government
Read more 12 March 2025
Young couple given keys to home. | Newsreel

Report reveals impact of cutting property tax breaks

Reducing tax incentives for property investors would lower home prices by the same amount as increasing supply through current government plans. A new report from the
Read more 12 March 2025
Cyclone Alfred. | Newsreel

Recovery hubs open to provide face-to-face support

Community Recovery Hubs have been opened across South-East Queensland to provide face-to-face support for Queenslanders impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. State
Read more 11 March 2025
Mother and daughter separated during COVID. | Newsreel

Australia’s blanket COVID response ignored human rights

The human rights of Australians were overlooked in imposing blanket restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report. The Australian Human Rights
Read more 11 March 2025
Worried mother and daughter. | Newsreel

Aussie life satisfaction drops to COVID lockdown levels

Life satisfaction of Australians has dropped to its lowest level since the COVID-19 lockdowns. Results from the latest Australian National University (ANU) Election
Read more 11 March 2025
Homes flooded in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Personal hardship payments activated in Alfred’s wake

Personal hardship grants are now available for Redlands, Gold Coast and Logan City residents directly impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Federal Minister for
Read more 11 March 2025
Flooding Windsor Brisbane. | Newsreel

Alfred catastrophe declaration prioritises insurance claims

Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the related severe weather event in South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales has been declared an insurance catastrophe, allowing
Read more 10 March 2025
Person in handcuffs. | Newsreel

DV offenders rise as overall numbers hit record low

Australia recorded the lowest number of criminal offenders in more than 16 years last year, but domestic violence offenders still increased. New data from the Australian
Read more 10 March 2025