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Flapping, diving robot to improve ocean research
Researchers have developed a winged robot that can mimic sea birds and has the potential to explore vast areas of ocean above and beneath the surface.
MIT Assistant
Read more14 July 2026
Business, Economy, Finances, Professional Services
Mystery shoppers call out super fund failings
Vulnerable Australians seeking information about their superannuation are being met with unhelpful call centres, according to a new study.
Super Consumers Australia is
Read more14 July 2026
Business, Government, Property, Rural, State
Queensland tax rules stifling super fund farm investment
Queensland’s land tax settings are inadvertently discouraging Australian superannuation funds from investing in agriculture, a leading tax specialist says.
Duncan
Read more13 July 2026
Business, Community, Sport, Tourism
Titanic takeover delivers dream visit for Warriors
A New Zealand invasion of the Gold Coast in August will impact one of South-East Queensland’s tourism icons.
In the lead-up to the New Zealand Warriors’ upcoming NRL
Read more13 July 2026
Business, Tourism, Transport
Noise concerns prompt changes to Brisbane flight paths
Around 140,000 people in south-east Queensland will no longer be directly under regular flight paths through operational changes announced by Airservices
Read more10 July 2026
Business
Have your say on the future of women in business
Business Chamber Queensland is conducting research into how women’s working lives, career pathways and workforce participation are evolving.
Chamber CEO Heidi Cooper
Read morePartner content
Education, Research & Science
Soccer players report higher levels of depression
Former professional soccer players have high levels of depression and anxiety and struggle with decision-making in mid-life, according to new research.
Study lead author
Read more14 July 2026
Education, Higher Education, Research & Science
Flapping, diving robot to improve ocean research
Researchers have developed a winged robot that can mimic sea birds and has the potential to explore vast areas of ocean above and beneath the surface.
MIT Assistant
Read more14 July 2026
Education, Research & Science
More zzz’s needed to catch sleep apnoea
One night of testing may not be enough to correctly diagnose sleep apnoea, according to new research.
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common disorder in which breathing
Read more8 July 2026
Education, Research & Science
Moon facility proposed to protect Earth from alien germs
Scientists are urging NASA to build a quarantine facility on the moon to protect the Earth from alien biohazards.
A policy paper, released by McGill University, said
Read more7 July 2026
Early Learning, Education
Guardian Childcare teams receive 4.75% pay increase
Guardian Childcare & Education has announced a 4.75 percent pay increase for its educators and teachers.
The increase follows a decision to pass on the full amount
Read morePartner content
Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property, State
State housing fund passes 100,000 milestone
An initiative to fast-track housing construction in Queensland has now paved the way for more than 100,000 new homes across the state.
Deputy Premier and Minister for
Read more13 July 2026
Federal, Government, Perspectives
‘Normalised’ China relationship faces first big test
By Michelle Grattan
On various measures, the Albanese government has been a lot more successful than its Morrison predecessor in dealing with Beijing, although this has
Read more8 July 2026
Government, State
Former children’s commissioner criticises new bail laws
A former National Children’s Commissioner says new Queensland bail laws will not result in less crime.
Anne Hollonds, who is also the spokesperson for the Justice
Read more7 July 2026
Government, State
Youths who breach bail, go to jail in new Queensland laws
“Adult crime, adult time” has been expanded to include “breach bail, go to jail” under new Queensland laws to take effect by the end of 2026.
Repeat offenders
Read more6 July 2026
Government, Local
Australia’s first AI-powered traffic signal system at Petrie
Australia’s first AI-powered traffic signal system will be implemented in Petrie, north of Brisbane.
The new system is expected to reduce delays and wait times,
Read more6 July 2026
Economy, Finances
Data transparency extends to non-bank lenders
Non-bank lenders will soon need to share product information in line with major banks.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Commissioner Dr Ian
Read more14 July 2026
Economy, Finances
Brisbane’s frenzied housing market slowing down
Brisbane’s property market is showing signs of coming off the boil after an “exceptional run” over the past five years.
The Savill’s Research latest residential
Read more10 July 2026
Economy, Employment
Global job market resilient as real wages stagnate
The job market is remaining resilient across most OECD countries but real wages are at a five-year low.
The OECD Employment Outlook 2026, released last night, also
Read more8 July 2026
Economy, Finances
Housing slump reflects broader financial distress
By Alan Duncan and Steven Rowley
After years of rapid growth, Australia’s housing market is beginning to cool.
Auction clearance rates have softened, prices in Sydney
Read more7 July 2026
Business, Economy, Property
Queensland dwelling approvals down 8.8% in May
Dwelling approvals in Queensland fell 8.8 percent in May as early signs emerge of market wobbles following tax changes in the Federal Budget.
The Queensland fall
Read more2 July 2026
Arts, Music
Music industry strikes a chord with AI labelling
With AI-generated tracks representing almost half of new music delivered to some streaming platforms, a new labelling system has been introduced by the global music
Read more13 July 2026
Arts, Music
Brisbane artist Kita Alexander shines with new album
Brisbane artist Kita Alexander has debuted on the ARIA albums chart at number 11 with her second album Rage.
Her previous album Young in Love peaked at number
Read more7 July 2026
Arts, Music, Perspectives
Major threat to the future of music ‘made by humans’
By Andrew Cullen
Music from Kylie Minogue, John Farnham, INXS, Midnight Oil, AC/DC, Tones and I, Gotye, Ben Frost, Nick Cave, Tame Impala, Parkway Drive, The Living End
Read more2 July 2026
Arts, Music
Olivia Rodrigo holds on to number one chart spot
Olivia Rodrigo has enjoyed a second week at number one in the ARIA Albums chart with You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love.
She is the fourth woman to reach the top
Read more29 June 2026
Arts, Music
Daryl Braithwaite calls time after six decades of live gigs
Legendary Australian performer Daryl Braithwaite has announced his retirement from live gigs.
Braithwaite has been a regular on the touring circuit for nearly 60 years
Read more24 June 2026
Community, Safety
Crackdown puts brakes on e-bikes and e-scooters
Queensland police have seized more than 100 electric scooters and bicycles since news laws came into effect on July 1.
Assistant Commissioner Rhys Wildman said under
Read more14 July 2026
Community, Government, Local
Ipswich healing place honours First Nation sacrifices
The sacrifices of First Nations men and women throughout history are being honoured in a new landmark in a South-East Queensland city.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said
Read more13 July 2026
Community, Federal, Government
Cost of a partner visa soars to $11,700 overnight
By Louisa Jones
What price can you put on love? Many have been asking that question over the past week as the government increased the cost of applying for a partner
Read more9 July 2026
Community, Health
First change in leading cause of death in 100 years
Dementia has passed heart disease as the leading cause of Australian deaths – the first change in this measure for more than 100 years.
The change reflects different
Read more9 July 2026
Community, Events
Bluey will be a highlight for Picnic on Kings celebration
The signature event for the Sunshine Coast’s The Curated Plate festival will be held on Kings Beach Caloundra on July 25, 2026.
Picnic on Kings will transform the
Read more7 July 2026
People
Sam Neill passes away, aged 78
Well-loved actor Sam Neill has passed away, aged 78.
His family shared the news on the star’s Instagram page:
“It is with immense sadness that the whānau of
Read more13 July 2026
Appointments, Business, People, Professional Services
Sperling to build on 135-year history
Laraine Sperling has broken more than 130 years of tradition at one of Australia’s oldest architecture and design firms.
Ms Sperling is the new CEO at Buchan, becoming
Read more13 July 2026
People
Children of parents detained or deported “shattered”
The children of parents detained or deported under Australia’s immigration system remain forever “shattered” and need better support, according to a new national
Read more13 July 2026
Appointments, Government, People, State
Drane continues Youth Justice work as Director-General
The man who has overseen recent changes to Queensland’s youth justice system has been made Director-General of the Department of Youth Justice and Victim
Read more13 July 2026
Arts, Music, People
Fans feel heartache of Bonnie Tyler’s death
It’s a Heartache singer Bonnie Tyler, 75, has died following an illness that had previously left her in a coma in a hospital in Portugal.
Her official social media
Read more10 July 2026
Business, Perspectives, Property
The winding path to home ownership in Australia
By Emma Baker
For generations, Australia has been understood as a homeowning nation. And the expected housing pathway was relatively simple.
Young adults left the family
Read more14 July 2026
Perspectives
Tips to help keep your teen (and you) off devices
By Danielle Einstein
Phones and devices have become inextricably linked with everyday life. They store our credit cards, provide critical bus updates, and allow us to
Read more13 July 2026
Community, Health, Perspectives
Lack of data means Peptide risks are largely unknown
By Samuel Cornell and Timothy Piatkowski
Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running.
From your friendly neighbourhood
Read more8 July 2026
Business, Defence & Aerospace, Federal, Government, Perspectives
Australia shores up Pacific treaties as China fires missiles
By Joanne Wallis and Salote Tagivakatini
As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian
Read more7 July 2026
Perspectives
Chaotic battery charging system stifles EV roll-out
By Hussein Dia
Plunging battery prices and cheap running costs mean battery electric vehicles are now outselling petrol cars across Europe and China.
In Australia,
Read more7 July 2026