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Police recruitment crisis putting officers and community 'at risk'

Australia is experiencing a shortage of police officers, with some states embarking on overseas recruitment drives and one state trying to sign people up at football games.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Electric vehicle manufacturers push for fuel efficiency standards to increase uptake of cars, hit net zero by 2050

Car manufacturers say Australia needs to urgently adopt fuel efficiency standards in line with other countries to help promote the uptake of electric vehicles, warning it will otherwise be unable to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Collapse of Scott's Refrigerated Logistics leaves regional businesses struggling to find solutions

When major transport and logistics company Scott's Refrigerated collapsed last month, it exacerbated the struggle some small regional businesses have long faced to get their products to larger distribution centres in capital cities.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Pregnant and terrified, Tailah is moving into a tent with her young family

With rental prices at record highs in the regions, hundreds of applicants like Tailah Dippel are often competing for the same property — and residents in the Bundaberg community are reaching a breaking point.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Despite property booms across Australia, safe and secure housing remains out of reach for many

From Queensland's towns and cities to Australia's most remote capital Darwin, Australia has ridden a housing boom. But what about those left behind?

ABC News · May 7, 2022

AEC looking into claim LNP candidate for Lilley Vivian Lobo allegedly provided false details about home address

Australian Electoral Commission records show Vivian Lobo is enrolled to vote at a Brisbane address inside the electorate of Lilley, but the home looks vacant and neighbours say no-one has lived there for months.

ABC News · May 6, 2022

Veteran does solo dawn march down Brisbane street as Queenslanders flock to Anzac Day services despite rain

Queenslanders turned out in force despite the rain, with one inner-city Brisbane street supporting a lone digger who marched through a Paddington street.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2022

Building crisis could lead to DIY boom as repairs and renovations stall for lack of tradies, materials

Supply and labour shortages plus surging costs are leaving Australia's building sector in crisis, and that could mean a long wait for repairs for thousands of recent flood and storm victims unless they can do the work themselves.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Debate begins on what animal should be mascot for 2032 Brisbane Olympics

There are still 10 years to decide but debate has already begun as to what animal would make the best mascot, with an unlikely contender getting the nod from the state's Tourism Minister.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

Federal government yet to approve additional funding package for flooded Queenslanders

A month on from Queensland's devastating flood disaster, thousands of families are attempting to rebuild as federal government funding for a joint support package remains up in the air.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2022