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FNQ Regional Plan Review Extended to December

Far North Queensland communities gain additional months to review draft regional plan. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie confirms extended consultation period through 2024.

FNQ Plan: 48,485 New Homes in 20 Years

Queensland's draft Far North Regional Plan targets 48,485 new homes by 2046. Have your say on housing and infrastructure needs. Public consultation open until Jan 5, 2026.

Three dead in Victorian truck collision

Two children and an adult killed in horrific truck crash near Ballarat. Another adult fights for life with critical injuries. Major Collision Unit investigating.

AFL Barwon Launches Search for New CEO

AFL Barwon has launched its search for a new Chief Executive Officer to drive the region's football and netball future. Find out what qualities they're seeking in their next visionary leader.

Cassowary Coast's bold light rail vision under scrutiny

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is pushing for a comprehensive feasibility study into a light rail network that could transform Far North Queensland's transport landscape and boost regional development.

Concrush: Slashing construction costs and waste

Discover how Newcastle's innovative Concrush technology is turning construction waste into valuable resources, saving money and reducing environmental impact across Australia.

Geelong businesses hit by liquidation wave

Exclusive investigation reveals multiple Geelong-area businesses have entered liquidation in November, highlighting economic pressures facing local enterprises.

Bell Partners Champions Hunter Business Resilience

Discover how Bell Partners is driving economic recovery in the Hunter region through strategic partnerships, community investment, and innovative business support programs that build lasting resilience.

RB Sellars moves HQ from Melbourne to Geelong

In a significant win for regional Victoria, family-owned business RB Sellars is relocating its entire headquarters from Melbourne to Geelong, bringing new jobs and investment to the Surf Coast region.

WA's GST Fight: PM Backs Fair Share But Battle Continues

Western Australia's Treasurer Rita Saffioti reveals the ongoing struggle to maintain fair GST distribution despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's support. Discover why WA's fight for financial fairness continues.

Sri Lankan AI Engineers Find New Home in Geelong

Discover how two Sri Lankan software engineers turned their AI ambitions into a new life in Geelong, contributing to Victoria's growing tech ecosystem while embracing the Australian coastal lifestyle.

RBA Holds Rates Steady Until 2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35% for eighth consecutive meeting, with economists predicting no cuts until next year amid persistent inflation pressures.

RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% Amid Inflation Pressure

The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its cash rate at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive meeting, balancing stubborn inflation against economic growth concerns. Find out what this means for your wallet and the economy.

Food Crisis Grips Regional NSW Communities

Soaring food prices and shrinking household budgets are creating a hunger epidemic across regional NSW, with charities struggling to meet unprecedented demand as families face impossible choices.

SA's Rare Earths Boom: The Critical Minerals Revolution

South Australia stands at the brink of an economic transformation as rare earths and critical minerals take centre stage. Discover how these valuable resources could secure our state's future and position Australia as a global leader in the clean energy r

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