Autonomous tractors. | Newsreel

Autonomous tractors to crack Aussie nut industry

A multi-million-dollar project will look to retrofit Australia’s on-farm tractor fleet into autonomous vehicles, initially driving efficiency in the labour-intensive
Read more 9 June 2025
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Implications of superannuation tax plans for SMSF members

Despite Federal Government plans to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million not yet legislated, there are actions individuals can take before July
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Esports players celebrate. | Newsreel

Could Brisbane 2032 be esports’ Olympic debut?

By Craig McNulty and Dylan Poulus Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments,
Read more 9 June 2025
Coolum Beach. | Newsreel

Celebrating what’s great in the Sunshine State

The best of Queensland has been revealed as the State celebrates its 166th birthday today (June 6). Premier David Crisafulli said more than 61,000 people voted in a
Read more 6 June 2025
Group of people from different ethnic backgrounds. | Newsreel

Government sets up new multicultural affairs office

A new Office for Multicultural Affairs will be established within the Federal Government. Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the Office would bring together
Read more 6 June 2025
Crowd at music festival. | Newsreel

Not all arts support comes with a price tag

A government-enabled one-stop shop is among a raft of recommendations made to support Australia’s creative industries, beyond direct funding. A new insights report
Read more 6 June 2025
Will Ashley, Chris Maynard, Mayor Tom Tate. | Newsreel

Maynard hands over Chief Lifeguard duties

There has been a changing of the guard in an organisation which keeps thousands safe on Gold Coast beaches. After 42 years, Chief Lifeguard Chris Maynard has retired,
Read more 6 June 2025
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More than 5.3 million Aussies support charity sector

Increase demand for services has led a jump in revenue and staff numbers in the charity sector. The latest Australian Charities Report, released by the Australian
Read more 6 June 2025
Female doctor in rural setting. | Newsreel

Rural medical students want to give back to regions

The majority of medical students with a rural background would prefer to work in the regions, prompting a call for increased investment in rural medical. New data from
Read more 5 June 2025
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Queensland comeback masks soft national spending

Queenslanders drove a slight increase in national household spending in April, according the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest data showed household
Read more 5 June 2025