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Higgins joins McCullough Robertson as new Sydney partner
Leading independent law firm McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has bolstered its expertise in the Construction and Infrastructure field with Scott Higgins joining as a
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Business, Property
$3.5m Glider Park first of Kinma Valley’s green spaces
A $3.5 million community space, and first park, in a master-planned community north of Brisbane is now welcoming locals.
Stockland Senior Development Manager Dan Nay
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14 November 2025
Business, Retail, Rural
Beef producers moving to meet wellness demand
Australia’s meat producers are marking their mark in the United States wellness industry.
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Program Manager Food Innovation John
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14 November 2025
Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property, Retail, Technology, Tourism
$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit
Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city is planned for north of Brisbane.
Infinity Planet has lodged a development application with the City of
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13 November 2025
Business, Infrastructure, Transport
ACCC concerns end John Holland-CFMEU agreements
Construction company John Holland has ended agreements with the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) following an investigation by the Australian
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13 November 2025
Business, Government, Infrastructure, Property, State
Flicking BPIC good start to industry reform
Queensland builders are pushing for further industry reform following the abolition of the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC).
Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell
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12 November 2025
Community, Early Learning, Education, Health
Guardian Childcare encouraging nutrition for life
Exposing children to healthy food habits from an early age has become an important focus of the childcare and early learning experience.
The Guardian Childcare and
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Community, Education, Health, Research & Science
Study recognises family heartbreak of Alzheimer’s
The heartbreaking moment a person with Alzheimer’s disease no longer recognises a loved one is the targeted focus of research in a United States university.
Dr Harald
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14 November 2025
Business, Education, Research & Science, Technology
Gamers help craft gambling awareness messaging
Gamers in the Northern Territory are taking part in a study to discover how in-game spending on virtual items and events may shape long-term gambling habits.
Flinders
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12 November 2025
Community, Education, Health, Research & Science
National award for “sleepy” brain stem cell research
A Brisbane scientist’s innovative work with “sleepy” brain stem cells has earned him a share of the 2025 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research.
Dr
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10 November 2025
Community, Education, Health, Research & Science
Veteran health at the heart of 20 years of research
Two decades of research into veterans’ health has been marked at an anniversary gala in Brisbane.
More than 400 guests gathered at Brisbane City Hall as Gallipoli
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7 November 2025
Community, Environment, Government, Safety, State
Influencer burned for lighting fire on K’Gari
An online influencer has been fined by the Queensland Government for lighting a fire on K’gari.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Senior Ranger Chad Hoult
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14 November 2025
Community, Government, Local, Travel
Both Story Bridge footpaths now ready for traffic
All of Brisbane’s Story Bridge will this week be open for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said locals will again be able
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12 November 2025
Business, Economy, Employment, Government, Manufacturing, State, Transport
Fraser Coast train welding robot an Australian first
Australia’s first train welding robot is being installed at a Queensland manufacturing hub on the Fraser Coast.
State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last the cutting-edge
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11 November 2025
Community, Government, Safety, State
Streamers unique POV exposes police life
Two popular online streamers gave future police officers a real-life point of view of what to expect as a Queensland Police Service recruit.
Vindooly and Berticuss
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11 November 2025
Business, Government, Local, Property
Council launches AI-guided development advice tool
A Queensland council has launched an AI-powered online tool that provides development advice around the clock.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the new AI
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6 November 2025
Economy, Employment
Unemployment rate drops back to 4.3 percent
Unemployment eased last month with more unemployed people moving into employment compared to what is typical for this time of year.
The latest Australian Bureau of
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14 November 2025
Business, Economy, Finances, Property
Investment loans hit record numbers and value
The number of new investment loans in Australia has hit a three-year high.
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed new investment loans rose by 13.6
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12 November 2025
Business, Economy, Finances, Manufacturing
Record manufacturing numbers drive business turnover
Australian manufacturing recorded a record 7 percent increase in business turnover in September.
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed overall
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10 November 2025
Business, Economy, Finances, Professional Services
ASIC warning over advice on self-managed super funds
A regulatory review of financial advice regarding setting up self-managed super funds (SMSFs) found more than quarter put Australians’ retirement savings at
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10 November 2025
Economy, Employment
1.2 million Aussies wanted a job last year
Long-term health conditions prevented around 700,000 Australians from finding a job in the last financial year.
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed
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6 November 2025
Arts, Community, Events, Fine arts, Government, Local
Flaxton Gardens takes art to the Edge
Art breaks out of traditional galleries as almost 200 exhibits take over a Sunshine Coast hinterland gardens later this month.
Sculpture on the Edge returns to the
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11 November 2025
Arts, Film & Television, Perspectives
The “golden tonsils” of John Laws fall silent, aged 90
By Denis Muller
John Laws was one of the most influential, commercially successful yet polarising figures in the history of Australian radio broadcasting. He has died at
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10 November 2025
Arts, Dance, Education, Film & Television, Music, Theatre, Vocational
Boost in technical support for the Arts
A south-east Queensland initiative to counter the technical skills shortage in the Arts industry will expand its program from next year.
Queensland Performing Arts
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4 November 2025
Arts, Film & Television
Gold Coast just the ticket for Netflix’s Wonka reality show
Some of Queensland’s finest creatives have brought to life a whimsical wonderland on the Gold Coast for a one-of-a-kind Netflix reality show.
Screen Queensland CEO
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3 November 2025
Arts, Film & Television
Jessica Alba and Tom Hopper film The Mark on Gold Coast
Hollywood stars Jessica Alba and Tom Hopper are on the Gold Coast with filming of spy thriller The Mark under way.
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said the Highland
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29 October 2025
Community, Support & Services
Gamblers reveal benefits of Self-Exclusion Register
The vast majority of gamblers, who have self-excluded from wagering services, report enjoying a better quality of life.
A new survey from the Australian Communications
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13 November 2025
Community, Education, Research & Science, Safety
New police tool poisons data to hamper cyber crime
Australian police are using “digital poison” in an attempt to thwart cyber criminals.
In a collaboration with Monash University, the Australian Federal Police (AFP)
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11 November 2025
Community, Environment, Government, Local, State
Aquatic DNA study to inform conservation efforts
Native aquatic species living in more than 200 locations across South-East Queensland will be monitored through a million-dollar environmental DNA (eDNA) program.
Led by
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10 November 2025
Brisbane 2032, Community, Sport
Netball shoots for a place at Brisbane 2032
More than 60,000 sporting fans have so far signed an online pledge to support netball being included in the Brisbane 2032 Games.
The push is being led by Aussie netball
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7 November 2025
Community, Education, Health, Research & Science
Aussies turning to AI for mental health advice
More than 10 percent of Australians are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health advice, as loneliness and social isolation rates rise.
A new report,
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6 November 2025
Appointments, Business, Legal, People
Higgins joins McCullough Robertson as new Sydney partner
Leading independent law firm McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has bolstered its expertise in the Construction and Infrastructure field with Scott Higgins joining as a
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Community, Economy, Federal, Finances, Government, People, Support & Services
Gen Z losing hope of ever having financial security
More than half of Australia’s Gen Z cohort believe they will never achieve financial security in their lifetime.
Results of the 2025 Australian Youth Barometer found
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13 November 2025
Education, People, Research & Science
Coffee a day puts our hearts in-synch
Many use a daily shot of caffeine as a “heart-starter”, with scientists now confirming we can use the term more literally.
New Australian-led research has shown a
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11 November 2025
Appointments, Business, Government, Legal, Local, People, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Technology
Madden first champion for women in business
Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
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10 November 2025
Education, People, Research & Science
Garcia-Marin a rising star in medical research
A young Queensland researcher instrumental in a world-leading genetics study has been recognised with an Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI)
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Business, Legal, Perspectives
High Court ruling another hit for foreign investors
By Duncan Bedford
The High Court of Australia has unanimously confirmed the constitutional validity of the retroactive validation of surcharge land taxes and duties
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Business, Perspectives, Retail
Will Menulog’s demise lead to higher food delivery prices?
By Alex Veen and Josh Healy
It’s been a rocky road for Australia’s food delivery sector. Over the past decade, major platforms and a smattering of daring, minor
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14 November 2025
Community, Environment, Federal, Government, Perspectives
Climate storm shows no sign of easing
By Robyn Eckersley
Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, hailed as humanity’s best shot at keeping climate change under control. Between then
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12 November 2025
Community, Environment, Perspectives, Safety
How flammable is your part of Australia?
By Marta Yebra
This year’s fire season in Australia feels unpredictable. One week brings torrential rain, the next a burst of heat, followed by a sharp cold snap.
This
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11 November 2025
Business, Economy, Finances, Legal, Perspectives
Backflip on super tax reform a more realistic outcome
By David Hughes
Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers has announced a significant shift in the Commonwealth Government’s approach to the so-called Div 296 tax on
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