Business
Many people have a fear of posting online - Newsreel

Government

Updated defamation laws a response to the digital age

New Queensland defamation laws aim to better protect people making complaints to police and those managing online platforms. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said
Read more 14 October 2025
Australia Post's new electric delivery vehicle. | Newsreel

Community

New electric vehicles boost parcel capacity

Posties will be able to carry five times the volume of parcels and help the environment at the same time as Australia Post rolls out 500 new electric delivery
Read more 14 October 2025
Analogue astronaut. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Education, Higher Education, Research & Science

Adelaide’s analogue astronauts in world’s largest mission

Australia is in the middle of a two-week space mission involving 25 countries across the globe. A team from the University of Adelaide and international space testing,
Read more 14 October 2025
People using computer in library. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Education, Health, People, Research & Science, Support & Services, Technology

6 million Aussies struggle to access internet services

Almost a quarter of all Australians have difficulty accessing the internet, preventing them from full participating in society. New research from UNSW Sydney found the
Read more 14 October 2025
Rent increases Cotality

Business, Property

Brisbane records highest rent growth nationally

Brisbane has recorded the highest uptick in annual rental growth across Australia, up 1.7 percent according to Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review. The median
Read more 14 October 2025
Stockland Moreton Bay PropTrack report

Business, Property

Moreton Bay house prices SEQ hotspot

Moreton Bay house prices are rising faster than Greater Brisbane, as family buyers drive demand. New research from PropTrack Stockland Regional Snapshot shows the median
Read more 14 October 2025

Infrastructure
Artist's impression of Pimpama train station.

Government

Gold Coast train line ready for its Pimpama stop

South-East Queensland will have it first new train station in almost a decade when the Gold Coast’s Pimpama station opens next Monday. State Transport and Main Roads
Read more 14 October 2025
Tradie at back of van. | Newsreel

Community

Police ratchet up pressure on tool thieves

More than 25,000 tools were stolen across Queensland last financial year, promoting a police campaign with local tradies. Officer in Charge of North Brisbane District
Read more 13 October 2025
Artist's impression Caloundra town square. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Environment, Government, Infrastructure, Local

$4m boost fast-tracks new Caloundra town square

Caloundra will have a new city heart within two years, with design work for a new town square fast-tracked. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said a $4 million boost
Read more 13 October 2025
Manager and worker on production floor.

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Finances, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
Read more 10 October 2025
Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, Property, Retail, Sport, State

Go time to develop Gabba Entertainment Precinct

The procurement process is underway to transform Brisbane’s iconic Gabba stadium and the neighbouring former GoPrint site, in the city’s inner-south. Deputy
Read more 9 October 2025
Queensland Rail train at station. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Transport, Travel

Councils push to extend commuter rail to Toowoomba

Two regional councils have called for an extension of south-east Queensland commuter rail services to Toowoomba. Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Geoff McDonald and
Read more 9 October 2025

Legal
Court Dog Leo. | Newsreel

Community

This special dog has his day in court, every day

A four-legged justice champion has created a first for Queensland, after being sworn in at court today. Court Dog Leo is the new support canine for the Federal Circuit
Read more 13 October 2025
Woman getting a job. | Newsreel

Economy

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million  State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
Read more 13 October 2025
Manager and worker on production floor.

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Finances, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
Read more 10 October 2025
CFMEU protest in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Professional Services, Property, State

Business urged to prepare as CFMEU inquiry goes public

Businesses involved in the construction industry are being urged to prepare for quick responses if called upon by the Queensland Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU,
Read more 1 October 2025
Awards night. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Events, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Local, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

The business success stories driving a $200b economy

Almost 40 Brisbane companies and business leaders have been recognized for their achievements as finalists in the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. A quartet of corporate
Read more 25 September 2025
Working from home. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Employment, Government, Legal, Professional Services, State, Technology

Victorians rush to have say on work from home laws

The Victorian Government’s push to enshrine in law the right for employees to work from home at least two days a week has sparked one of the largest public responses
Read more 5 September 2025

Mining & Resources
Gas-fired power station. | Newsreel

Business

Gas and coal remain core to state’s energy future

An extra 400MW of gas-fired power generation is part of a new 10-year energy plan for Queensland. State Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki said the Energy
Read more 10 October 2025
Manager and worker on production floor.

Economy

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
Read more 10 October 2025
Rooftop solar being installed. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Manufacturing

Secondary market needed to avoid solar panel waste

A robust recycling program for older solar panels will not be enough to overcome a looming waste problem, as most solar photovoltaic (PV) panels currently end up in
Read more 7 October 2025
Dubai UAE. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Energy & Resources, Federal, Finances, Government, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Australia’s first Middle East trade deal nets extra $678m

A new free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will facilitate an extra $678 million worth of Australian exports into the Middle East country each
Read more 30 September 2025
Awards night. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Events, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Local, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

The business success stories driving a $200b economy

Almost 40 Brisbane companies and business leaders have been recognized for their achievements as finalists in the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. A quartet of corporate
Read more 25 September 2025
Person with headphones.

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Manufacturing, Technology

Trade mission set to blitz Europe and UAE

A blitz through Europe and the Middle East will aim to make Queensland businesses front of mind for decision-makers in those regions. State Finance, Trade, Employment
Read more 23 September 2025

Professional Services
Woman getting a job. | Newsreel

Economy

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million  State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
Read more 13 October 2025
Manager and worker on production floor.

Economy

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
Read more 10 October 2025
CFMEU protest in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Professional Services, Property, State

Business urged to prepare as CFMEU inquiry goes public

Businesses involved in the construction industry are being urged to prepare for quick responses if called upon by the Queensland Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU,
Read more 1 October 2025
Dubai UAE. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Energy & Resources, Federal, Finances, Government, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Australia’s first Middle East trade deal nets extra $678m

A new free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will facilitate an extra $678 million worth of Australian exports into the Middle East country each
Read more 30 September 2025
Awards night. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Events, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Local, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

The business success stories driving a $200b economy

Almost 40 Brisbane companies and business leaders have been recognized for their achievements as finalists in the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. A quartet of corporate
Read more 25 September 2025
Rowland Managing Director Alasdair Jeffrey, left, and Chairman Geoff Rodgers, right, welcome Scott Jenson. | Newsreel

Appointments, Business, People, Professional Services

Jenson new Chief Operating Officer at Rowland

A 20-year industry veteran has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at a leading Brisbane-based strategic communication agency. Scott Jenson, who has held senior
Read more 16 September 2025

Property
Rent increases Cotality

Business

Brisbane records highest rent growth nationally

Brisbane has recorded the highest uptick in annual rental growth across Australia, up 1.7 percent according to Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review. The median
Read more 14 October 2025
Stockland Moreton Bay PropTrack report

Business

Moreton Bay house prices SEQ hotspot

Moreton Bay house prices are rising faster than Greater Brisbane, as family buyers drive demand. New research from PropTrack Stockland Regional Snapshot shows the median
Read more 14 October 2025
Tradie at back of van. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, Property, Safety, State, Support & Services

Police ratchet up pressure on tool thieves

More than 25,000 tools were stolen across Queensland last financial year, promoting a police campaign with local tradies. Officer in Charge of North Brisbane District
Read more 13 October 2025
Horseshoe Hill Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Events, Property

Curves help shape award-winning Queensland home

A uniquely curved Sunshine Coast hilltop property is Queensland’s top home, after taking out the top award at the Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction
Read more 13 October 2025
Manager and worker on production floor.

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Finances, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
Read more 10 October 2025
Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, Property, Retail, Sport, State

Go time to develop Gabba Entertainment Precinct

The procurement process is underway to transform Brisbane’s iconic Gabba stadium and the neighbouring former GoPrint site, in the city’s inner-south. Deputy
Read more 9 October 2025

Retail
Australia Post's new electric delivery vehicle. | Newsreel

Community

New electric vehicles boost parcel capacity

Posties will be able to carry five times the volume of parcels and help the environment at the same time as Australia Post rolls out 500 new electric delivery
Read more 14 October 2025
Woman getting a job. | Newsreel

Economy

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million  State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
Read more 13 October 2025
People eating ice cream. | Newsreel

Business, Products, Retail

Australia’s best vanilla ice cream, plain and simple

There was nothing vanilla about the latest taste test from Choice. Mark Serrels, the Editorial Director for the consumer advocacy group, said blind trials were held to
Read more 13 October 2025
Caxton Street, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Events, Government, Local, Retail, Sport, Tourism

Caxton Street lights up for future Suncorp events

Sporting teams which grace Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium in future years will have their colours put up in lights. Brisbane City Council plans to illuminate Caxton
Read more 10 October 2025
Manager and worker on production floor.

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Finances, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
Read more 10 October 2025
Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, Property, Retail, Sport, State

Go time to develop Gabba Entertainment Precinct

The procurement process is underway to transform Brisbane’s iconic Gabba stadium and the neighbouring former GoPrint site, in the city’s inner-south. Deputy
Read more 9 October 2025

Technology
Many people have a fear of posting online - Newsreel

Government

Updated defamation laws a response to the digital age

New Queensland defamation laws aim to better protect people making complaints to police and those managing online platforms. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said
Read more 14 October 2025
People using computer in library. | Newsreel

People

6 million Aussies struggle to access internet services

Almost a quarter of all Australians have difficulty accessing the internet, preventing them from full participating in society. New research from UNSW Sydney found the
Read more 14 October 2025
Manager and worker on production floor.

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Finances, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business confidence surges to 10-year high

Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
Read more 10 October 2025
Gen AI use. | Newsreel

Business, Technology

Weekly use of generative AI doubles in a year

Weekly use of generative AI has almost doubled in 12 months, with only 10 percent of people now saying they are unaware of the technology. A survey by the Reuters
Read more 9 October 2025
Office workers. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Employment, Federal, Government, People, State, Technology

Most public servants ready to embrace AI

The majority of Australia’s public servants believe artificial intelligence (AI) will help them deliver better government services. A survey commissioned by public
Read more 7 October 2025
Autonomous farm robots. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Environment, Rural, Technology

Backing for Central Queensland robots to reduce emissions

Autonomous farm robots built in Central Queensland will receive a multi-billion-dollar boost in efforts to reduce agricultural emissions across Australia. SwarmFarm
Read more 7 October 2025