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Queensland Rail electric train arriving at Brisbane’s Roma Street Station

Community, Government, State, Travel

SEQ rail network finally returning to full timetable

The South-East Queensland rail network will return to a full timetable on Monday, November 16 after months of commuter disruption. Timetables had been reduced for seven
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Clean Up Australia Day

Community, Events

Plastic, cigarette butts #1 litter in Clean Up Australia Day

By Susan Schwartz Plastic, followed by cigarette butts are the number one litter type in Australia, as Clean Up Australia Day calls for volunteers on the largest day of
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Christmas display

Community, Events

Ticket sales open for Christmas enchanted garden

Tickets sales have opened for the 2026 Redlands Coast Enchanted Christmas Garden. The Christmas display will be held at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Capalaba from
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Doomsday Glacier

Community, Environment

‘Doomsday Glacier’ melting at twice the predicted rate

A new study has predicted the melting of the so-called “Doomsday” Glacier in West Antarctica will cause sea levels to rise by 30mm by 2100 – twice the previous
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Greenland

Community, Safety

Governments urge people to ‘prep’ for turbulent times

By Jordan McKenzie and Fiona Whitelaw Around the world, governments are calling on their citizens to be prepared for turbulent times. In the United Kingdom, a new
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Federal, Government

Canavan confirms bid for Lower House seat

Federal National Party Leader Senator Matt Canavan has confirmed he will try to win a seat in the Lower House at the next election. Senator Canavan told ABC radio this
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rocket launch against the background of the evening field, the setting sun.

Government, State

Rocket testing facility to be developed in Queensland

Queensland will develop a mobile rocket testing facility under a $6.38 million partnership between the State Government and Lockheed Martin Australia. The investment
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Morayfield South

Government, Local

Morayfield South plan paves way for 26,000 residents

Planning changes have been approved that will pave the way for 26,000 residents to live in Morayfield South, north of Brisbane, in coming decades. The City of Moreton
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Mackay Port

Business, Government, Infrastructure, State

Port of Mackay container handling area completed

The Port of Mackay has completed construction of a new container handling and storage area aimed at improving freight connections for regional businesses. The facility
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Lord Mayor's Community Celebration Donation

Government, Local

Community groups eligible for new Festive Season boost

Community organisations hosting Christmas parties, lunches and social outings are eligible to apply for the Lord Mayor’s new Community Celebration Donation. Launching
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2010 Learjet Inc 60  Airplane

World

Nine dead in Florida Learjet crash

A Learjet has crashed in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board, US transportation officials said. The private jet had taken
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Qiulae Wong

Economy, World

Economic ‘funk’ driving sentiment for NZ election

NEW ZEALAND – The campaign for New Zealand’s general election on November 7, 2026 comes down to the price of everyday life for 70-year-old Liz Hartley, a
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Russian President Vladimir Putin Hosts United Arab Emirates President Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan In Moscow

World

Putin says he wants no war with Europe

MOSCOW – Russia supports any steps aimed at restoring relations with European countries, President Vladimir Putin said last night. He said any conflict would leave
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Bulgaria Heads To Polls In Second Snap Elections As Corruption Scandals Multiply

World

Container ship sinks after naval drone attack

ATHENS- A Greek container ship has sunk after being hit by naval drones off Bulgaria on Wednesday, the Bulgarian government said. This latest of a series of strikes in
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New Zealand’s Prime Minister Luxon Campaign In Hawke’s Bay

World

No clear favourite ahead of NZ election

WELLINGTON – Nine days out from New Zealand’s general election on November 7, polls continue to show no clear winner or even coalition grouping. A Radio New
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Finding Nemo

Arts, Theatre

Finding Nemo travels to the QPAC stage

The stage production of Finding Nemo will dive into its Australian debut at Brisbane’s Queensland Performing Arts Centre next year, with tickets on sale November 9,
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Stand Atlantc ARIA

Arts, Music

Stand Atlantic finally cracks number one on the charts

Sydney pop-punk band Stand Atlantic has finally hit number one on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) albums chart. The group is in the top spot with
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Ausify

Arts, Music

Australian music industry in trouble as audiences decline

By Susan Schwartz The Australian music industry has suffered a drastic decline in audiences, and Aussies have been called on to help by publicly playing, loving, and
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Celebrity Sightings In New York City – August 14, 2026

Arts, Music

KATSEYE announces Australian dates for world tour

Global girl group KATSEYE will perform in Australia in February 2027, with concerts announced for Sydney and Melbourne. As with the Bon Jovi tour announced last week,
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Edgar Allan Poe

Arts, Theatre

Edgar Allan Poe on stage at the Judith Wright Centre

The macabre works of poet Edgar Allen Poe will be performed as part of an immersive Gothic cocktail experience at the Judith Wright Centre. The journey of dark
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Business, Government, Local

Construction wins key categories at city business awards

Brisbane’s construction industry has dominated the major categories in the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. BESIX Watpac CEO Mark Baker was named Business Person
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The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games

Business, Technology

China shifts focus to job-ready humanoid robots

BEIJING – After years of building humanoid robots capable of running, dancing and performing backflips, Chinese companies are pouring resources into a different
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Expert works late in a data center

Business, Energy & Resources, Technology

Giant NT data centre delayed after pushbacks

The developer of one of Australia’s biggest planned data centres scrapped its target start date after a regulator said it needed longer than usual to set
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Portrait of a young woman with short black hair in a black knit sweater, conveying introspection

Business, People, Retail

Real models face hard times as AI shakes up fashion

AI-generated fashion models present a tantalising opportunity for brands: the ability to create lifelike images for their retail websites while cutting costs by 90
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Apple touchscreen macbook

Business, Technology

Apple unveils its first touch screen laptops

Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company’s first touchscreen MacBooks this week, abandoning a long-held aversion to the technology as it caps a burst of product
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OECD occupations

Economy, Employment

Traditional jobs hardest to fill despite high-tech boom

By Shane Rodgers Despite the rise of ultra-high technology, the world’s biggest skills shortages are still largely in health, teaching and trade occupations. The
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Worried couple reviewing documents with laptop

Economy, Finances

One in three borrowers facing high-risk mortgage stress

Nearly a third of people with home loans have moved into the high-risk zone for mortgage stress. New research from Roy Morgan shows 31.8 percent of mortgage holders are
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Tired young lady looking aside

Economy, Finances

Firms pay $450 million in underpaid wages in one year

Australian employers had to pay $453 million in underpaid wages to more than 181,000 workers in 2025-26. The Fair Work Ombudsman annual report, released this week, said
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Woman holding a fuel pump

Economy, Federal, Finances, Government

Inflation lift puts the Reserve Bank in a difficult spot

By Shane Rodgers Australia’s cost-of-living challenges are showing no signs of improving, with a higher inflation figure putting even further pressure on interest
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Two engineers wearing hardhats and high-visibility vests discuss building plans at a construction site in Australia.

Economy

Australian construction costs show stabilising signs

Australia’s construction cost roller coaster is finally showing signs of stabilising. Cotality’s Cordell Construction Cost Index recorded a one-percent increase in
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Mars surface

Education & Research, Research & Science

Meteorite from Mars is at least 4 billion years old

A meteorite found in 2022 in the Sahara in Mali formed in the Martian crust at least 4.1 billion years ago, according to scientists. This makes reddish igneous rock
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Young ballerinas preparing pointe shoes for dance class

Arts, Education & Research, Perspectives, Schools

Australian students turning away from creative arts

By David Roy Australian students in years 11 and 12 are increasingly turning away from creative arts subjects. An analysis of national figures shows that between 2015
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Education & Research, Research & Science

Human hearts resilient enough for flight to Mars

The first manned mission to Mars is looking increasingly viable with new research showing the human heart can handle long periods of weightlessness. A new study tracked
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Upset sad young female sitting at home with smartphone

Education & Research, Government, Schools, State

Three-year jail term for creating sexual deepfakes

Queenslanders who create sexually explicit AI-generated images of another person without their consent face three years jail under legislation introduced into State
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Gulliver

Education & Research, Research & Science

Mushroom causes mass tiny human hallucinations

A mysterious mushroom has been found to induce vivid visions of tiny humans at work. The same strange experience has been recorded by people living thousands of
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Governor Thomas Bradley

Appointments, People

28th Queensland Governor Thomas Bradley sworn in

Queensland’s 28th Governor Thomas Bradley was sworn in at a ceremony at Parliament House today. Mr Bradley was a Court of Appeal Judge, a sitting Judge of the Supreme
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Sir Patrick Stewart

Arts, Film & Television, People

Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart has died

British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise and Professor Charles Xavier in X-men, has died. He was 86
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James Hird and Tim Toner (Affinda)

Appointments, People

AFL legend James Hird to join AI company

Former AFL Essendon Football Club player and coach James Hird has taken on a new role at an AI software firm in Melbourne. Australian AI company Affinda has appointed Mr
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Noah Wyle

Arts, People

Actor Noah Wyle named “sexiest man alive”

LOS ANGELES – Actor Noah Wyle, the Emmy-winning star of the TV medical drama The Pitt, has been named this year’s “sexiest man alive” by People magazine. The
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Susan Saint James

Arts, Film & Television, People

Actress Susan Saint James dies after cancer battle

Actress Susan Saint James has died at age 80 after a battle with cancer. Saint James was best known for the television series McMillan & Wife and Kate &
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Depressed little girl

Community, Economy, Finances, Perspectives

Poor children tend to become poor adults

By Roger Wilkins and Esperanza Vera-Toscano About 757,000 Australian children aged under 15 lived in poverty in 2022-23 – more than all the people living in cities of
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visits Melbourne

Federal, Government, Perspectives

Grim warning from PM on cost of living outlook

By Michelle Grattan New South Wales Premier Chris Minns delivered an attention-grabbing prediction this week. “By any poll, by any measure, (One Nation leader) Mike
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Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) on an ice floe with tourists on a Zodiac cruise.

Community, Environment, Perspectives

Antarctic change puts global climate into the unknown

Every southern spring and summer, sea ice around Antarctica melts with the change of season. The melt injects fresh water into the sea, where it mixes and sinks, then
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President Donald Trump Attends United Nations General Assembly In New York

Perspectives

Trump braces for the biggest test of his second term

By Ava Kalinauskas Next week, tens of millions of Americans will head to the polls to elect their representatives to the 120th US Congress. The race for the US
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Tired Young Woman Leaning Head on Hands

Community, Perspectives

National wellbeing index takes a big hit

By Georgie Frykberg and Kate Lycett Feelings matter. That’s why for over 25 years, the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has asked Australian adults how satisfied they
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