Government ignores recommendation to ban gambling ads
The Federal Government has chosen to ignore most of the 31 recommendations in a public health inquiry into online gambling harm – including a ban on gambling
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Mount Mee Road upgrade planning activated
The Queensland Government has activated a process to plan upgrades to the Mount Mee Road north of Brisbane.
The road, also known as the Brisbane‑Woodford Road, runs
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Permit scheme for short stay accommodation dumped
Brisbane City Council has dumped a proposed permit scheme for short-term accommodation providers.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the decision had been made against a
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Budget described as a ‘tax grab that kills aspiration’
A peak accounting body has described the Federal Budget as a “tax grab” that kills aspiration and shifts the tax burden to middle Australia.
CPA Australia says the
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Albanese uses big majority to ignore missing mandate
By Michelle Grattan
The tilt of this budget was, when you think about it, predictable.
The Albanese government has used the first budget of its second term to do what
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A workable budget but with significant risks
By Stephen Bartos
This year’s budget combines fiscal policy – taxes and spending – with a heavy focus on better regulation.
The budget deficit has fallen slightly
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Federal Budget addresses world ‘throwing a lot at us’
The Federal Government has released its 2026-27 budget, complete with changes to Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing and cuts to the NDIS.
Below is a summary of the
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Big Pineapple tourist icon gets sweet $5 million
Queensland’s iconic Big Pineapple landmark will undergo a $5 million revamp to deliver a microbrewery, cafes, retail outlets, a restaurant, and sports bar.
The
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AI tool future-proofs next generation of change makers
Students are being prepared for a digital future with the introduction of Microsoft Copilot at Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) secondary schools after a trial resulted
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Coast company deployed for Greek firefighting duties
Sunshine Coast-based McDermott Aviation has started deploying a major aerial firefighting fleet in Greece.
It is the seventh consecutive year the company has supported
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