Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers. | Newsreel

Leavers fast-tracked into cross-border role

Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers will become the state’s first Cross-Border Commissioner, starting in the role on Monday. The State Government
Read more 22 August 2024
Care Outreach office manager Suzi Eastgate. | Newsreel

Rehomed furniture reduces landfill and carbon footprint

A South East Queensland council has averted 60,000 kilograms of landfill and prevented 177 tonnes of Co2 emissions by using a local circular economy
Read more 21 August 2024
L'Oreal distribution centre opening in Ipswich.

Ipswich was worth it as L’Oreal opens centre

Ipswich is home to a new $40 million distribution centre, with cosmetics giant L’Oreal opening its second Australian hub in the city. The 14,533 sqm facility, in the
Read more 21 August 2024
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
Jetstar airplane Australia. | Newsreel

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