Transport

Technology job. | Newsreel

Five-year window to upskill thousands of workers

Almost a quarter of current jobs are expected to “fundamentally change” withing five years, sparking an urgent call to reskill the Australian workforce. The 2025
Read more 9 January 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Business advice to avoid criminal underpayment risk

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assured business owners only intentional underpayment of staff will be pursued under new criminal laws, which came into effect on January
Read more 7 January 2025
Bruce Highway sign. | Newsreel

$9 billion three-star plan for a safer Bruce Highway

Nine billion dollars will be invested to bring the entire length of Queensland’s Bruce Highway up to a minimum three-star safety rating. Prime Minister Anthony
Read more 6 January 2025
Public electric vehicle charging.

Take charge of summer electric vehicle road trips

Electric vehicle (EV) owners are being urged to not fully recharge their cars when out and about these holidays to improve the efficiency of the charging network. The
Read more 1 January 2025
Woman buying an electric car. | Newsreel

$150m fund to support low-interest EV loans

The Federal Government is bankrolling low-interest loans for people earning under $100,000 who want to purchase an electric vehicle (EV). Federal Climate Change and
Read more 22 December 2024
QANTAS plane at Brisbane Airport. | Newsreel

Qantas agrees to $120m compensation fund for handlers

The chance of industrial action disrupting holiday travel plans is lower today, as Qantas agrees to set up a $120 million fund for sacked ground handlers. Qantas Group
Read more 18 December 2024
Ampol Lytton refinery, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Funding boost for Ampol’s Brisbane SAF project

Ampol will receive $8m in federal funding to advance the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Brisbane refinery. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Read more 18 December 2024
4WD wheelchair in rainforest. | Newsreel

4WD wheelchair opens up Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Nature-loving wheelchair users now have the opportunity to better explore one of the most popular rainforest walks in South-East Queensland. Mary Cairncross Scenic
Read more 16 December 2024
Two small business owners. | Newsreel

Pre-Christmas hit to Queensland business profitability

Queensland business profits have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic. The latest Business Chamber Queensland Pulse survey data showed profitability
Read more 14 December 2024
Kangaroo Point Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland.

Kangaroo Point Bridge opens Sunday and roads close

Brisbane’s newest river crossing, between Kangaroo Point and the CBD, opens to the public on Sunday. Brisbane City Council is hosting an opening event for the new
Read more 13 December 2024