Former Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard. | Newsreel

People

CHO John Gerrard to return to clinical practice

Queensland is on the hunt for a new Chief Health Officer as John Gerrard prepares to leave the position next month. State Health Minister Tim Nicholls said Dr Gerrard
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Teenagers on mobile phones. | Newsreel

Government

Timeline set to make 16 minimum age for social media

The minimum age to access social media in Australian could be 16 by the end of next year, after National Cabinet today approved the move. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
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RAAF EA 18G Growlers and F-35A Lightning IIs. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Federal, Government

Air Force tests Electronic Warfare capability

Australia’s ability to conduct Electronic Warfare (EW) has been tested in the skies over the Northern Territory. Wing Commander Alex Cave said Trial Swagman tested new
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Woman serving person at counter. | Newsreel

Economy, Employment, Federal, Government, Local, State

Aussie public servants top 2.5 million and $232 billion

Australia now has more than 2.5 million public servants, after a more than 3.5 percent rise in numbers last year. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of
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Polar bears on melting ice. | Newsreel

Community, Environment, Federal, Government

World slipping on work to limit global warming

Countries are falling short of targets to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, according to a new OECD report. The latest Climate Action Monitor states there is a risk
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Dubai, UAE. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Federal, Government, Rural

UAE trade deal eliminates tariffs, recognises sustainability

More than a billion dollars’ worth of Australian produce will be exported duty-free under a new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Federal Trade Minister
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Teenagers on mobile phones. | Newsreel

Government

Timeline set to make 16 minimum age for social media

The minimum age to access social media in Australian could be 16 by the end of next year, after National Cabinet today approved the move. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Read more
RAAF EA 18G Growlers and F-35A Lightning IIs. | Newsreel

Government

Air Force tests Electronic Warfare capability

Australia’s ability to conduct Electronic Warfare (EW) has been tested in the skies over the Northern Territory. Wing Commander Alex Cave said Trial Swagman tested new
Read more
Woman serving person at counter. | Newsreel

Economy, Employment, Federal, Government, Local, State

Aussie public servants top 2.5 million and $232 billion

Australia now has more than 2.5 million public servants, after a more than 3.5 percent rise in numbers last year. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of
Read more
Polar bears on melting ice. | Newsreel

Community, Environment, Federal, Government

World slipping on work to limit global warming

Countries are falling short of targets to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, according to a new OECD report. The latest Climate Action Monitor states there is a risk
Read more
Dubai, UAE. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Federal, Government, Rural

UAE trade deal eliminates tariffs, recognises sustainability

More than a billion dollars’ worth of Australian produce will be exported duty-free under a new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Federal Trade Minister
Read more
Gas-fired power station. | Newsreel

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

Is burning gas a necessary evil in energy transition?

By Roger Dargaville Both major parties in Australia see a significant role for gas as the world shifts to clean energy in a bid to avert dangerous climate change. The
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Woman serving person at counter. | Newsreel

Government

Aussie public servants top 2.5 million and $232 billion

Australia now has more than 2.5 million public servants, after a more than 3.5 percent rise in numbers last year. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of
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Bike lane Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Government

Active plan to connect Mooloolaba to university

A 10km active transport route is set to connect schools, shopping centres and local communities to the University of the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council is
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Gilmour Space rocket in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Federal, Government, Local, Technology

Green light for first Australian rocket launch in Queensland

A Queensland aerospace company has been given the green light to launch the first Australian-made rocket from Australian soil. Gilmour Space CEO Adam Gilmour said the
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Australia Post postie delivering with dog safely contained.

Community, Federal, Government, Local, Support & Services

Queensland a hotspot for dog attacks on posties

Queensland is home to the nation’s hotspots for dog attacks on posties. New figures from Australia Post show there were 505 attacks in the Sunshine State over the
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Alexandra Conunova violin and Julian Smiles cello in Townsville. | Newsreel

Arts, Business, Government, Local, Music, State, Tourism

Chamber Music Festival hits right note for economy

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (ACFM) more than doubled its impact on the Queensland economy this year. AFCM Executive Director Ricardo Peach said the North
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The Curated Plate, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Business, Community, Events, Government, Local, Tourism

Call for food industry to add to The Curated Plate

Fresh from picking up a national award, The Curated Plate is urging the Sunshine Coast food and dining industry to be part of next year’s event. Named the nation’s
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Former Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard. | Newsreel

People

CHO John Gerrard to return to clinical practice

Queensland is on the hunt for a new Chief Health Officer as John Gerrard prepares to leave the position next month. State Health Minister Tim Nicholls said Dr Gerrard
Read more
Woman serving person at counter. | Newsreel

Government

Aussie public servants top 2.5 million and $232 billion

Australia now has more than 2.5 million public servants, after a more than 3.5 percent rise in numbers last year. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of
Read more
Logan Motorway, Queensland. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, State, Transport, Travel

Feedback call on Logan Motorway widening plans

South-East Queenslanders have less than a month to have their say on the widening of a 10km stretch of the Logan Motorway, south of Brisbane. In a statement, toll-road
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Drone in the sky. | Newsreel

Community, Government, Safety, State

Eye in sky tracks e-scooter and e-bike users

Queensland police have taken to the skies to crack down on the misuse of e-mobility devices on the Sunshine Coast. Officers used drones as part of a weekend blitz,
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Doctor and patient. | Newsreel

Community, Federal, Government, Health, State

Health workers battling regulatory barriers across borders

Australian health professionals are being prevented from maximising their benefit to communities because of a lack of a consistent national approach to healthcare. An
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Alexandra Conunova violin and Julian Smiles cello in Townsville. | Newsreel

Arts, Business, Government, Local, Music, State, Tourism

Chamber Music Festival hits right note for economy

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (ACFM) more than doubled its impact on the Queensland economy this year. AFCM Executive Director Ricardo Peach said the North
Read more