Brisbane Businesses are now facing random compliance checks from the Queensland Government to ensure businesses are correctly complying with the new mandatory contact tracing laws coming this Friday. 

The checks will monitor the businesses usage of the “check in Queensland” app and alternative sign in methods. 

The Australian Government will continue to support job seekers in the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region as part of its $276 million Local Job Program. 

The Program extended to June 30 2025, will continue to identify areas of opportunities in the health, social services and construction industries, while conducting training for job seekers. 

This Thursday as part of NAIDOC week celebrations, the Birrunga Gallery & Dining in the CBD is hosting the ‘We are Country, country is sacred’ art exhibition. 

Indigenous artists and cultural practitioners will form a panel for Q&A discussion with a two course lunch being served.

A Mango Hill not-for-profit organisation will help First Nations women and girls make their mark in business and use a Federal Government grant of more than $777,000.

The grant is part of the Federal Government’s Women’s Leadership and Development Program in a bid to help First Nations women identify and pursue business ideas and build a platform for success. 

The six winning projects of the “No Ordinary Black” short film initiative held by Screen Australia and NITV announced with Screen Australia’s CEO Graeme Mason said each project is bold and ambitious.

The initiative will bring thought-provoking First Nations stories to the screen, created by First Nations people, showcasing their distinct creativity and voices.

According to the Australian Competitor and Consumer Commission’s latest petrol monitoring report, the major Australian capitals have seen a 12 cents per litre rise in average fuel prices since the December 2020 quarter. 

ACCC Chair Rod Sims stated this increase is a flow-on effect from increased international crude oil and petrol prices. 

According to China’s foreign ministry and media outlets, the Australian government has been accused of ’sabotaging’ their Covid vaccine aid program for Pacific Island nations, such as Papua New Guinea.

The Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Zed Seselja has rejected the claims and wants people to study Australia’s track record of providing high quality and timely medical support. 

Some Brisbane residents may face detrimental “flow on” effects for their home insurance, property values and development applications after Brisbane City Council’s updated flood maps.