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DV offenders rise as overall numbers hit record low

Australia recorded the lowest number of criminal offenders in more than 16 years last year, but domestic violence offenders still increased. New data from the Australian

Read more 6 March 2025

Perspectives

With 50 more on the way, are urgent care clinics working?

By Henry Cutler Over the weekend the Australian government announced $644 million to build an extra 50 Medicare urgent care clinics around Australia. This is on top of

Read more 6 March 2025

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Federal, Government

Approved renewables output enough to power all homes

A number of new wind farms have lifted approved renewable energy projects to a level they could power the equivalent of nearly every household in Australia. Federal

Read more 6 March 2025

Business, Community, Environment, Government, Rural, State

First Queensland detection of damaging honey bee pest

One of the most damaging pests to honey bees has been detected in Queensland for the first time. An alert from Biosecurity Queensland revealed the varroa mite (Varroa

Read more 6 March 2025

Djarindjin and Lombadina at sunset, Australia. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Health, Retail, Support & Services

New focus on food security in regional communities

Reducing the cost of essential groceries and building a nutrition workforce are among the measures included in a national strategy to improve food security in

Read more 6 March 2025

Community, Federal, Federal Election, Government, Health, Support & Services

Gaining health, not losing weight, key to obesity battle

The fight against obesity needs to be focussed on gaining health, not losing weight, according to Australia’s doctors. The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP),

Read more 6 March 2025

Federal

Perspectives

With 50 more on the way, are urgent care clinics working?

By Henry Cutler Over the weekend the Australian government announced $644 million to build an extra 50 Medicare urgent care clinics around Australia. This is on top of

Read more 6 March 2025

Government

Approved renewables output enough to power all homes

A number of new wind farms have lifted approved renewable energy projects to a level they could power the equivalent of nearly every household in Australia. Federal

Read more 6 March 2025

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Health, Retail, Support & Services

New focus on food security in regional communities

Reducing the cost of essential groceries and building a nutrition workforce are among the measures included in a national strategy to improve food security in

Read more 6 March 2025

Community, Federal, Federal Election, Government, Health, Support & Services

Gaining health, not losing weight, key to obesity battle

The fight against obesity needs to be focussed on gaining health, not losing weight, according to Australia’s doctors. The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP),

Read more 6 March 2025

Small business owners worried about bills. | Newsreel

Business, Federal, Government, Manufacturing, Property, Retail, Rural, Tourism

ATO crackdown on GST non-compliant small businesses

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on thousands of small businesses who are tardy with their quarterly GST reporting obligations. ATO Deputy

Read more 6 March 2025

Arts, Federal, Film & Television, Government, Music

Something so strong in Aussie documentary industry

Documentaries on iconic band Crowded House and the Federal Government Robodebt scandal are among projects to receive Screen Australia funding. Screen Australia Head of

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Government

Cyclone Alfred brings Brisbane ferries to a halt

Brisbane City Council ferry services will stop running from tonight (March 3) in response to the threat of Cyclone Alfred. “All CityCat and ferry services will be

Luke Edwards steps up as new MBRIT CEO

Experienced tourism executive Luke Edwards will step up and take full control of Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT). Currently the General Manager of

Nation-leading sustainability goal for Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast has set itself the task of becoming Australia’s most sustainable region. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said that vision was the cornerstone of council’s

Matildas to play Asian Cup match on Gold Coast

The Matildas will feature in one of six matches to be played on the Gold Coast as part of the Women’s Asian Cup next year. Queensland Sports Minister Tim Mander said

Twin Waters home to all Queensland Origin camps

Queensland’s rugby league State of Origin squad will hold all three of its team camps on the Sunshine Coast this year. Maroons coach Bill Slater said the Twin Waters

Sunshine Coast turtle hatchlings begin their dash

Critically endangered loggerhead turtles have begun emerging from their beach nests, setting off a 30-year countdown before some return to their Sunshine Coast

State

People

DV offenders rise as overall numbers hit record low

Australia recorded the lowest number of criminal offenders in more than 16 years last year, but domestic violence offenders still increased. New data from the Australian

Read more 6 March 2025

Business

First Queensland detection of damaging honey bee pest

One of the most damaging pests to honey bees has been detected in Queensland for the first time. An alert from Biosecurity Queensland revealed the varroa mite (Varroa

Read more 6 March 2025

Community, Government, Safety, State, Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Time to remember “if it’s flooded, forget it”

Queensland Police have reinforced road safety messages for South-East Queensland motorists as Cyclone Alfred prepares to cross the coast just north of Brisbane overnight

Region-by-region advice to prepare for Alfred

Moreton Island and Bay Island communities will be the first to feel the full brunt of Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to cross the coast near Brisbane overnight

Mental health rehab centre opens on Gold Coast

A $122 million live-in facility for adults with complex mental health issues has opened on the Gold Coast. The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), at the

North Queensland reopens as SEQ awaits Alfred

As South-East Queensland prepares to bear the brunt of Cyclone Alfred this week, there is better news in North Queensland, with the all rail lines re-opened following

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Government

DV offenders rise as overall numbers hit record low

With 50 more on the way, are urgent care clinics working?

Approved renewables output enough to power all homes

First Queensland detection of damaging honey bee pest

New focus on food security in regional communities

Gaining health, not losing weight, key to obesity battle

Federal

With 50 more on the way, are urgent care clinics working?

Approved renewables output enough to power all homes

New focus on food security in regional communities

Gaining health, not losing weight, key to obesity battle

ATO crackdown on GST non-compliant small businesses

Something so strong in Aussie documentary industry

Local

Cyclone Alfred brings Brisbane ferries to a halt

Luke Edwards steps up as new MBRIT CEO

Nation-leading sustainability goal for Sunshine Coast

Matildas to play Asian Cup match on Gold Coast

Twin Waters home to all Queensland Origin camps

Sunshine Coast turtle hatchlings begin their dash

State

DV offenders rise as overall numbers hit record low

First Queensland detection of damaging honey bee pest

Time to remember “if it’s flooded, forget it”

Region-by-region advice to prepare for Alfred

Mental health rehab centre opens on Gold Coast

North Queensland reopens as SEQ awaits Alfred