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Thursday, June 24

New wave: The merger deal that will bring drones to beach patrols across State

Drones will play a major new role in saving lives in waters off the Gold Coast and around Queensland following the merger of two of marine rescue’s biggest organisations.

Mayors call for govt to act on spiralling insurance costs

Queensland councils are calling for federal insurance support for homeowners and businesses amid skyrocketing premiums across northern Australia.

The Morrison government has adopted a range of measures to better cope with natural disasters (AAP Image/Dan Peled)

Laws flagged to declare national disasters

The Morrison government has responded to the findings of the royal commission into national natural disaster arrangements with new laws and a federal agency.

Governments step in to cover projects too risky for insurers

From the COVID-19 vaccine to Paradise Dam, governments are putting public funds on the line. In north Queensland, they’re being asked to go further.