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Australia’s favourite dog names for 2026
Luna, Teddy, Coco, Milo and Daisy have topped the 2026 list for Australia’s most popular dog names.
Ancient Roman Goddess of the moon, Luna eclipsed all others for the
Read more27 October 2026
Community, Health
More people dying from accidental falls
Accidental falls are killing 60 percent more people than a decade ago, new figures show.
In 2025, 5519 people died from falls compared with 3461 in 2016. The increase
Read more27 October 2026
Community
Australia’s favourite dog names for 2026
Luna, Teddy, Coco, Milo and Daisy have topped the 2026 list for Australia’s most popular dog names.
Ancient Roman Goddess of the moon, Luna eclipsed all others for the
Read more27 October 2026
Community, Economy
People over 65 outnumber children for the first time
By Liz Allen
As the nation ages, and children make up a smaller proportion of the population, the country is confronted with one of its biggest policy and economic
Read more27 October 2026
Community, Environment
Smartphones moving to easily replaceable batteries
Smartphones and tablets are about to enter a new era of batteries that consumers can easily replace.
From February 2027, the European Union (EU) has mandated that new
Read more26 October 2026
Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Infrastructure
Major transformation planned for Brisbane’s South Bank
Brisbane’s South Bank will have a new lagoon and upgraded parkland as part of what is being described as the biggest transformation of the area since World Expo
Read more23 October 2026
Government, Local
Brisbane Metro expansion plans for key corridors
Brisbane’s evolving bus network could be expanded as part of a multibillion-dollar plan to integrate the Metro service into more suburbs.
Almost 30 years ago, the
Read more27 October 2026
Government, Local
Proposed changes to Redland Council animal laws
The Redland community has been invited to have their say on the keeping of hens, miniature goats and honeybees.
Redland City Council is seeking feedback on proposed
Read more26 October 2026
Federal, Government
Landry retirement will open door for Matt Canavan
By Michelle Grattan
The path has opened for Nationals leader Matt Canavan to move to the House of Representatives by contesting the Queensland seat of Capricornia at
Read more26 October 2026
Government, Local
Upgraded pool and water parks proposed for city bayside
A new bayside masterplan proposes an upgraded Wynnum Wading Pool, new waterside walks and a new water play park in Manly.
The draft 20-year Wynnum, Manly and Lota
Read more26 October 2026
Government, Local
Awards recognise excellence in multicultural businesses
Marcela Lapertosa has been named Multicultural Business Person of the Year at the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards.
Ms Lapertosa was recognised for her
Read more23 October 2026
Arts, Music
Tate McRae scores first Australian number one
Australia’s music charts have something of a changing of the guard this week with Canada’s Tate McRae and Ireland’s Fontaines D.C. both topping the charts for the
Read more26 October 2026
Arts, Fine arts
Museum of Brisbane appoints new artist in residence
Local artist Briony Barr will reshape the surface of the Museum of Brisbane as the next Artist in Residence, inviting visitors to participate in Tape It! – a
Read more22 October 2026
Arts, Theatre
Christmas comedy gala at HOTA
Some of Australia’s funniest comedians will take to the stage in the first Christmas Comedy Gala at HOTA Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast.
Bringing the laughs will
Read more22 October 2026
Arts, Music
Kings of Leon to tour Australia in 2027
American rockers Kings of Leon are set to tour Australia in February and March 2027.
The tour follows the release of their highly-anticipated 10th new album O My Beloved
Read more20 October 2026
Arts, Music
Olivia Dean scores seven songs in the charts at once
Olivia Dean has seven songs on the ARIA singles chart and the top selling album off the back her recent Australian tour.
Her album The Art Of Loving is holding number
Read more19 October 2026
Business, Defence & Aerospace, Tourism, Transport
Jetstar begins Brisbane to Western Sydney direct flights
Jetstar direct flights between Brisbane and the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport have started today.
The flights will take place three times a
Read more27 October 2026
Business, Property
Historic new development for Hamilton Northshore
Construction has begun on the $1.2 billion Hamilton Grove precinct, with two-bedroom apartments in the first new riverfront tower starting from $1.739 million.
The
Read more26 October 2026
Business, Perspectives, Technology
Company plans to sell reflected sunlight at night
By Richard de Grijs
A US startup has booked two Indian rocket launches to test a planned service no company has sold before: sunlight at night.
California-based Reflect
Read more26 October 2026
Business, Energy & Resources, Government, State
Critical minerals processing facility opens in Townsville
A new critical minerals processing facility has opened in Townsville.
It will help mining companies test production techniques and move projects towards commercial
Read more23 October 2026
Business, Technology
Millions of websites taken offline to deal with critical flaw
By Andrew Cullen
Details have been published of a critical flaw in the programming language PHP, which is the backbone of more than 70 percent of all websites.
Left
Read more23 October 2026
Economy, Employment, Federal, Government
Government names 264 occupations with skill shortages
Australia has significantly more occupations experiencing national skills shortages than five years ago, despite an easing in recruitment pressures since 2023.
An
Read more23 October 2026
Economy, Federal, Finances, Government
Tax Office has influencer gifts in its sights
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned content creators and influencers that the perks they receive may come with tax obligations.
In a statement, released
Read more22 October 2026
Economy, Employment, People
Parents still facing workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination based on pregnancy and caring responsibilities remains prevalent in Australia.
A new report by the Australian Human Rights Commission said that
Read more20 October 2026
Economy, Federal, Finances, Government
Two million still to lodge their 2025-26 tax returns
Around two million Australians have been reminded that they have only two weeks left to lodge their 2025-26 tax returns.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) said this
Read more20 October 2026
Community, Economy, People
Regional life shifters look to north Queensland
North Queensland is attracting a growing share of regional lifestyle shifters as more people consider a life outside of the major cities.
The latest Regional Movers
Read more19 October 2026
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
Read more26 October 2026
Community, Education & Research, Environment, Research & Science
Australian reefs all facing collapse within 50 years
Every shallow-water coral reef in Australia is facing an “extremely high” risk of collapse by 2075, an international assessment project has concluded.
More than 250
Read more23 October 2026
Early Learning, Education & Research
Carlton childcare centre is now open for 12 hours
Families in Melbourne’s inner north now have access to a full 12-hour window of childcare at Guardian Childcare & Education’s acclaimed Lemon Tree centre
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Education & Research, Research & Science
Body image pressures eased with social media intervention
Researchers have found body image pressures on young women can be reduced by deliberately changing their social media feeds.
A team of researchers from Griffith,
Read more22 October 2026
Community, Education & Research, Health, Research & Science
Study reveals higher numbers with cardiac and stroke risk
Far more people are at some risk of heart attack and stroke than previously thought, according to research released today.
Researchers from Australian National
Read more20 October 2026
Arts, Film & Television, People
Star Trek star Walter Koenig dead at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek series has died at the age of 90.
Koenig was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants,
Read more27 October 2026
Arts, Film & Television, People
Shazam! star Michael Gray dies at age 75
Michael Gray, who starred in the Shazam! Television series in the 1970s has died in the United States.
His family said the death was due to natural causes.
Gray appeared
Read more26 October 2026
Appointments, Government, People, State
Amanda Stoker appointed to state families portfolio
Amanda Stoker has been appointed Queensland Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and
Read more26 October 2026
Arts, Film & Television, People
Picket Fences and Top Gun star Tom Skerritt dead at 93
American actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in Picket Fences and Top Gun, has died at age 93.
His family issued a statement saying they were heartbroken by his
Read more23 October 2026
Appointments, People
Mountford appointed CEO of community housing company
Christopher Mountford has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Brisbane Housing Company (BHC).
Mr Mountford is currently the CEO of Independent Schools
Read more21 October 2026
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
Read more27 October 2026
Perspectives
WorkCover reforms are an important first step
By Bernie Hogan
Walk into any Queensland pub or hotel and you’ll find a small team, often family-run, working hard to give locals and visitors a great experience,
Read more26 October 2026
Perspectives
Avoiding the pitfalls of toasting yourself with a fake tan
By Anna Wang
Real tans come from UV-triggered pigment production in living skin; that same UV exposure increases the risk of skin cancer.
Bronzers are simply coloured
Read more23 October 2026
Arts, Fine arts, Perspectives
AI in art – New opportunity or insidious encroachment?
By Sara Oscar
A thread on Reddit features a photograph of a poster advertising the National Gallery of Victoria’s upcoming triennial, an image from Ayoung Kim’s
Read more22 October 2026
Perspectives
Anti-authority sentiment spilling over into violence
By Kristina Murphy
Independent federal MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta,
Read more21 October 2026