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New Gold Coast light rail line explained after Stage 4 cancellation

A new line and a metro-style bus service has been unveiled by the Queensland government. The Queensland Liberal National government has announced a new spur line for the G:link light rail system on the Gold Coast, as well as a metro-style bus service that seeks to replace the cancelled Stage 4 light rail extension. The new light rail line will have three stations, running from the existing Gold Coast University Hospital station to Musgrave Avenue in Southport, then making its

Jun 30

Olympic construction advance as Victoria Park handed over to GIICA despite ongoing protests.

It's the crown jewel in Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure - Victoria Park - handed over the Games Independent Infrastructure Coordination Authority (GIICA) today, June 1. Once complete, the 63,000 seat stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies and track and field events throughout the Olympics, before becoming the new home for the Brisbane Lions and Queensland Cricket. Design plans for Victoria Park (Queensland Government) The move didn't come without backlash fro

QLD

Jun 1

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Submit our expressions of interest form below! Are you a young Australian that's interested in news, sport, politics or media? This may be for you! 6 News is on the hunt for young Australians that are interested in joining our team in a volunteer role. Roles include behind the scenes positions - such as video editing, writing stories for our website, creating social media posts, or assisting with our production team on election night. Please submit the following expressi

May 25

6 News Marks New Chapter With Operations Leadership Change

After four and a half years helping shape the growth of 6 News from behind the scenes and in front of the camera, Austin Pollock has announced he will finish up with the company this week, with Roman Mackinnon to take over. Austin joined 6 News in 2022 (Image: Supplied) Pollock joined 6 News as a National Reporter before progressing through several senior editorial and operational roles, including National Affairs Editor, Deputy News Editor and Director of Operations. During

National

May 18

Push to dump group voting tickets in Victorian upper house

The Greens have renewed their calls to change the voting system for the Victorian Legislative Council.

National

May 11

Socialists look to future after edging Liberals in SA election

The South Australian Socialists have recorded 6.5% of the vote in Labor-held Croydon.

Mar 30

Greens optimistic heading into South Australian state election

Melanie Selwood, the Greens' lead candidate for the Legislative Council, has told 6 News she's optimistic about the party's chances leading up to Saturday's state election.

Mar 19

Greens slam Labor for 'providing political cover' amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Missile strikes continue in Tehran, Iran, after the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior figures.

Mar 9

Tasmania Devils play FIRST-EVER match against another club

The Tasmania Devils have faced another club for the first time ahead of their AFL debut in 2028 – and 6 News was there. One thousand days after their launch, the Tasmania Devils have played their first official game of football. It wasn’t for premiership points, but it did give fans the chance to see many of the players running out for Tasmania throughout the year when they’re competing in the VFL. The Devils faced Werribee – who were 16th in the VFL last year and won the 202

Mar 8