Government
Warning sign at Buddina on the Sunshine Coast.

Government

Vandals poison Buddina turtle nesting area

Two sensitive coastal areas of the Sunshine Coast, including a turtle nesting area, have been scarred by illegal poisoning. Sunshine Coast Council has launched
Read more 27 July 2024
Person inspecting a car. | Newsreel

Government

Crackdown on fake roadworthy certificates

A dedicated government task force is being established to crackdown on fraudulent vehicle safety certificates. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish
Read more 27 July 2024
New Queensland Cancer Centre. | Newsreel

Community, Government, Health, State

Billion-dollar boost to cancer care in Queensland

A new billion-dollar cancer centre is the cornerstone of a 10-year strategy to improve cancer services in Queensland. New images of the Herston-based complex were
Read more 26 July 2024
Support group. | Newsreel

Community, Government, State, Support & Services

Extra support for sexual assault victims

Two new state-funded support programs to support victims of sexual assault will be rolled out in Queensland next year. State Minister for Prevention of Domestic and
Read more 26 July 2024
Schoolies on the Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Government, Health, Schools, State, Support & Services

Pill testing site for Gold Coast Schoolies

Pill testing will be offered to school leavers on the Gold Coast this year. Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said a confidential and free service would be
Read more 26 July 2024
Cattle in yards. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Government, Rural, State

Cattle drives Queensland’s agriculture sector

Queensland’s beef and meat processing industries contributed more than a third of the $22 billion the agriculture sector delivered to the state’s economy last
Read more 25 July 2024

Federal
Young boy and girl in classroom. | Newsreel

Government

Schools to roll out consent programs

Queensland schools will receive more than $14 million to roll out consent education to students. The five-year funding program is part of a $77.6 million Federal
Read more 24 July 2024
Person in hoodie watching computers. | Newsreel

Education

Study surveys teens on online extremism

Australians as young as 13 are embracing extremism and will be the focus of a first-ever national study on the influence of online extremist ideological. Researchers
Read more 24 July 2024
Live music performer. | Newsreel

Arts, Federal, Government, Music

Queensland music leaders grab the ear of Canberra

A Federal Government inquiry into the challenges facing Australia’s live music industry rolls into Brisbane tomorrow. The House of Representatives Standing Committee
Read more 23 July 2024
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and local business people.

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Federal, Government, Infrastructure, Queensland Election, State, Transport

Sunshine Coast calls for full rail extension before 2032

Sunshine Coast Council wants the next Queensland Government to provide the $6.5 billion required to extend rail services to Maroochydore before 2032. The Direct Sunshine
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Solar panels on roof. | Newsreel

Community, Economy, Environment, Federal, Government, Support & Services

$17 billion upside to housing upgrades

Energy efficient upgrades to low-income housing has the potential to grow Australia’s economy by $17 billion. An Australian Council of Social Service
Read more 22 July 2024
Woman and man in office. | Newsreel

Business, Federal, Government, Professional Services

Accountants claim new code invades privacy

Accountants will need to publicly disclose their political and religious beliefs under new industry regulations that come into effect next month. A coalition of industry
Read more 18 July 2024

Local
Warning sign at Buddina on the Sunshine Coast.

Government

Vandals poison Buddina turtle nesting area

Two sensitive coastal areas of the Sunshine Coast, including a turtle nesting area, have been scarred by illegal poisoning. Sunshine Coast Council has launched
Read more 27 July 2024
Sheraton Resort Hervey Bay artists impression. | Newsreel

Business

Green light for $450m Hervey Bay Sheraton

The largest proposed new hotel between Brisbane and Cairns has been given the green light after developers reduced the height of the complex by three stories. Fraser
Read more 24 July 2024
Render Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, Local, State

EOIs released for Olympics sports centre

Another Brisbane 2032 venue project is out to market with EOIs released today for the new $142 million Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre. Queensland Premier Steven
Read more 24 July 2024
Nigel Cowdery's winning photo Brisbane Story Bridge Climb. | Newsreel

Arts, Community, Government, Local

Photographers frame Brisbane in the best light

Brisbane’s unique tapestry has been captured by the winners of this year’s Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards. The Brisbane City Council has revealed the
Read more 22 July 2024
Medical Football cup. | Newsreel

Community, Government, Health, Local, Sport

Medicos chase goals on and off field

Hundreds of health professionals from across the globe have descended on the Sunshine Coast with many goals on their minds. Medical experts from as far away as Brazil,
Read more 22 July 2024
An artist's impression of the proposed Shadowbox studio on the Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Arts, Film & Television, Government, Local

Shadowbox plans production studio on Gold Coast

Major film studio Shadowbox will build a state-of-the-art production studio on the Gold Coast. City of Gold Coast today backed the project, to be developed on city-owned
Read more 22 July 2024

State
Person inspecting a car. | Newsreel

Government

Crackdown on fake roadworthy certificates

A dedicated government task force is being established to crackdown on fraudulent vehicle safety certificates. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish
Read more 27 July 2024
New Queensland Cancer Centre. | Newsreel

Community

Billion-dollar boost to cancer care in Queensland

A new billion-dollar cancer centre is the cornerstone of a 10-year strategy to improve cancer services in Queensland. New images of the Herston-based complex were
Read more 26 July 2024
Support group. | Newsreel

Community, Government, State, Support & Services

Extra support for sexual assault victims

Two new state-funded support programs to support victims of sexual assault will be rolled out in Queensland next year. State Minister for Prevention of Domestic and
Read more 26 July 2024
Schoolies on the Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Government, Health, Schools, State, Support & Services

Pill testing site for Gold Coast Schoolies

Pill testing will be offered to school leavers on the Gold Coast this year. Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said a confidential and free service would be
Read more 26 July 2024
Cattle in yards. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Government, Rural, State

Cattle drives Queensland’s agriculture sector

Queensland’s beef and meat processing industries contributed more than a third of the $22 billion the agriculture sector delivered to the state’s economy last
Read more 25 July 2024
Australian Manufacturing Week Sydney. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Infrastructure, State

Manufacturing showcase heads north for first time

Queensland has lured the nation’s largest manufacturing event away from southern capitals. Brisbane will host Australian Manufacturing Week in 2026, the first time the
Read more 25 July 2024