Man breaking into car. | Newsreel

Coastal paradises car theft hotspots

The Sunshine Coast had the lowest rate of car theft insurance claims in Queensland last year, despite the number of claims more than doubling. The latest RACQ analysis
Read more 21 August 2024
Workers in high-vis and hardhats. | Newsreel

Workplace law changes Monday. What you need to know

Federal Government changes to workplace law come into effect on Monday. The Fair Work Commission said there were four major areas of change from August 26, brought about
Read more 21 August 2024
Doctor with young child. | Newsreel

Boost for child health in North Queensland

Health professionals in North Queensland have access to increased funding to boost the welfare of children in the region. The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network
Read more 21 August 2024
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Jetstar in court over COVID travel credits

A class action has been filed against Jetstar over non-refunded flight payments during the COVID pandemic. Echo Law partner Andrew Paull said proceedings against the
Read more 21 August 2024
Salvation Army affordable housing in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Development award for Salvos housing complex

A Salvation Army affordable housing complex in Brisbane’s northern suburbs is in the running for national honours after winning a State development award. The 4-level
Read more 21 August 2024
Teacher in adult training classroom. | Newsreel

‘Ghost colleges’ closed in VET crackdown

More than 150 “ghost colleges” have been closed as the government cracks down on dodgy training providers. Federal Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles said
Read more 21 August 2024
Woman on a farm with phone and tablet computer. | Newsreel

Regional telco customers on hold for reliable service

Regional telecommunication customers are waiting years for reported faults to be fixed and are being sold mobile plans for areas with no coverage. New data collected by
Read more 21 August 2024
QUT's Dr Emma Gray with an Elliot trap. | Newsreel

DNA air capture trial in conservation project

Brisbane researchers have trialled capturing DNA from the air in an attempt to save an endangered Queensland marsupial. A team from QUT’s School of Biology and
Read more 21 August 2024
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Aussie artists have stellar week on charts

Australian artists have recorded their strongest week this year on the ARIA albums chart. Four artists have debuted in the top 15, including Amy Shark whose Sunday
Read more 21 August 2024
Children at childcare centre. | Newsreel

Australia’s childcare ‘deserts’ mapped

Almost a quarter of Australians live in childcare ‘deserts’ with limited access to care and early education for their young children. An international study,
Read more 21 August 2024