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Bikeability can be the key to liveability
By Shane Rodgers
Many years ago, when I lived in Canberra, my bicycle was my second car.
My eldest daughter had a seat on the back, and I had a basket on the front for
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16 May 2025
Business, Defence & Aerospace, Education, Research & Science
World-first Aussie invention targets space junk
An Australian company has developed the world’s first device capable of capturing space debris from multiple targets and storing it on satellites for
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16 May 2025
Business, Government, Retail, State
Queensland businesses shore up Chinese market
Queensland businesses have returned to one of the world’s largest trade fairs for the first time since COVID.
State Trade Minister Ros Bates said HOFEX 2025, in Hong
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15 May 2025
Business, Defence & Aerospace, Federal, Government
World-first project links Aussie F-35 simulators
Australia has become the first nation to launch an integrated virtual training platform that connects its Air Force pilots across the country.
The Australian Department
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15 May 2025
Business, Government, State, Tourism
Best of Queensland on show for all to see
Thousands of Queensland tourism operators have received the stamp of approval from Tourism and Events Queensland.
The Best of Queensland Experience mark, which is
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15 May 2025
Business, Retail
IKEA flips out with flat-pack fashion icon
While it may have missed the Summer sweet spot and used the wrong name, IKEA has paid homage to an Aussie icon to mark its 50th anniversary in this country.
IKEA
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14 May 2025
Education, Research & Science
Oldest Aussie frog leaps back in time 22 million years
A fossil located in regional Queensland has increased the age of Australia’s oldest frog ancestor by more than 20 million years.
Researchers from UNSW Sydney has used
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16 May 2025
Business, Community, Education, Research & Science, Safety, Technology
AI breaches the threshold of free will
A new study has deemed Artificial Intelligence (AI) has met all the conditions of free will, turning theoretical moral questions into reality.
Finnish philosopher and
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15 May 2025
Community, Education, Government, Schools, State, Support & Services
Select students take a peek behind the thin blue line
A select group of Queensland secondary school students have explored the inner workings of the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Through an immersive work experience
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15 May 2025
Community, Education, Health, Research & Science, Sport
Plan for comfortable 3D-printed smart T-shirts
A new 3D ink printing process has been developed which paves the way for more versatile and comfortable smart wearables.
Researchers from Washington State University
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15 May 2025
Community, Education, Health, Research & Science
Brisbane research identifies genes linked to OCD
Brisbane researchers have identified hundreds of genes directly linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
In the first study of its kind, the team from QIMR
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14 May 2025
Community, Government, Health, State
One million not enough in battle against winter flu
Despite more than one million Queenslanders having received a free influenza shot, vaccination rates have stalled, prompting a warning from health officials.
State
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16 May 2025
Community, Government, State, Support & Services
Council begins work on response to homelessness
A group designed to guide the Queensland Government’s response to homelessness has held its first meeting.
State Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said the Homelessness
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15 May 2025
Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property, Transport
Magic developments under new neighbourhood plan
More than 2500 new homes will be built in Brisbane’s southern suburbs under a new plan approved by Brisbane City Council this week.
The Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka
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14 May 2025
Appointments, Federal, Federal Election, Government, People
Full list of new Federal Government Ministry
Re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new-look Federal Ministry.
Prime Minister Albanese said they would be sworn in by Governor-General Sam
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13 May 2025
Business, Community, Environment, Government, Infrastructure, Local
Beach preserved in updated Mooloolaba foreshore plans
The next stage of the Mooloolaba foreshore transformation is set to step up a gear, with contractors appointed.
Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Portfolio
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Economy, Employment
Australian economy adds 95,000 workers in April
Almost 100,000 more Australians found work last month, keeping the national unemployment rate at 4.1 percent.
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows
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16 May 2025
Business, Economy, Finances, Property
Home loan numbers drop by more than 3 percent
The number of new investment loans fell by 3.7 percent in the March quarter, while new home loans fell by 3.4 percent, according to the latest Australian Bureau of
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14 May 2025
Economy, Finances
Australian drop in household income worst in OECD
Australia recorded the largest drop in household income of any OCED country last year.
The latest figures from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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14 May 2025
Business, Economy, Finances, Professional Services
‘Finfluencers’ the new sharks at tax time
The rise of ‘finfluencers’ has promoted a warning from Australia’s accountants as tax time looms.
CPA Australia is urging tax payers to beware of online financial
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13 May 2025
Business, Economy, Employment, People
Quarter of Australians skipping work breaks
More than a quarter of Australian employees don’t take breaks during their work day, according to a new survey.
Conducted by workplace supplies business COS to
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13 May 2025
Arts, Music
High costs changing the beat of Aussie live music scene
The high cost of music events are steering Australians away from seeing local artists and leading to increased pre-loading and drug taking.
These are among the key
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15 May 2025
Arts, Business, Community, Events, Music, Tourism
Brisbane debut for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Brisbane will host the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the first time next year to celebrate the iconic event’s 75th anniversary.
The Royal Edinburgh Military
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12 May 2025
Arts, Music
Top 100 country music songs of all-time
The top 100 country music songs of all-time have been revealed for fans to celebrate, criticise and cogitate.
The experts at US music publication Billboard created the
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12 May 2025
Arts, Film & Television, Music, Theatre
Brisbane date for Dirty Dancing in Concert
No one will be put in the corner when Dirty Dancing in Concert hits Brisbane in October.
Tickets go on sale from tomorrow (May 7) for the Australian tour of the
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7 May 2025
Arts, Film & Television
Funded content targets audiences where they are watching
Almost $20 million has been invested in local content production, supporting more than 110 projects.
Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said
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1 May 2025
Community, Events
Paniyiri means it’s all Greek this weekend
Paniyiri is warming up for a major milestone, as it descends on South Brisbane for the annual celebration of all things Greek.
Paniyiri Greek Festival Volunteer
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16 May 2025
Business, Community, Federal, Government, Safety, Technology
Record number of data breaches in 2024
Data breaches jumped 25 percent last year, with the largest number recorded since mandatory reporting requirements were put in place.
Australian Privacy Commissioner
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16 May 2025
Business, Community, Federal, Government, Retail, Support & Services
Telcos reluctant to help customers in financial crisis
Telco customers continue to be crunched by the cost-of-living crisis with financial-based complaints to the ombudsman jumping by more than 70 percent in 12
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15 May 2025
Community, Education, Environment, Research & Science
Wealthiest 10 percent created two-thirds of global warming
The world’s wealthiest 10 percent are responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, according to a new report.
A study conducted by the International
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14 May 2025
Business, Community, Events, Government, Local, Tourism
Sunshine Coast festival plates up more than 60 events
New events have been added to the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival, with more than 60 offerings now on the menu.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli
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14 May 2025
Appointments, Business, People, Transport
Norris lands lead commercial role at Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport has a new executive to oversee its commercial operations.
Scott Norris will begin as the new Executive General Manager Commercial at the end of June,
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15 May 2025
Business, Community, Education, People, Research & Science, Support & Services
Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness
Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue.
The University of
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15 May 2025
Appointments, Business, Government, Legal, People, State
New Magistrates for busy Queensland courts
Three new Magistrates have been appointed to the Queensland Magistrates Court.
State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Deborah Mitchell, Adam Johnson, and Jessica
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12 May 2025
Appointments, Brisbane 2032, Community, Government, People, Sport, State
Sporting stars to advise on QAS transition
Sporting greats dominate the new Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Advisory Board.
State Sports Minister Tim Mander said the new eight-member board would be chaired by a
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8 May 2025
Business, Economy, Finances, People, Retail
Millions opt out of Mother’s Day celebration
Almost three million fewer Australians are expected to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, compared to last year.
A survey by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA)
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7 May 2025
Business, Community, Environment, Perspectives, Tourism
Bikeability can be the key to liveability
By Shane Rodgers
Many years ago, when I lived in Canberra, my bicycle was my second car.
My eldest daughter had a seat on the back, and I had a basket on the front for
Read more
16 May 2025
Perspectives
No! Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’
By Aimee Grant
I recently had a medical appointment and explained that I’m autistic. It affects how I communicate and understand information, and sometimes I’m
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15 May 2025
Perspectives
Charger anxiety the true barrier to EV uptake
By Ganna Pogrebna
Range anxiety has long been seen as the main obstacle stopping drivers from going electric.
But range isn’t the real issue. The average range of a
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14 May 2025
Appointments, Federal, Government, People, Perspectives
Ley first female leader of federal Liberals
By Michelle Grattan
The federal Liberal party has elected its first female leader, with Sussan Ley narrowly defeating Angus Taylor, 29-25.
Ley, 63, who was deputy leader
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13 May 2025
Community, Federal, Government, Perspectives, Support & Services
What the homeless say they need to end the crisis
By Robyn Martin, Carole Zufferey and Michele Jarldorn
The 2025 election is over and now it’s time for Labor to deliver on campaign promises to address
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12 May 2025