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stacker reclaimer on coal stockpile

Business, Energy & Resources

Tenders awarded for Taroom Trough exploration area

The Queensland Government has awarded exploration tenders for areas in the Taroom Trough prospecting area, Julia Creek and north of Blackwater. The successful Taroom
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Shopping time

Business, Retail

Retailers battling abuse of ‘generous’ returns policies

Online fraud communities have been created for people to share tips on making fraudulent returns of bought items. A new study also reveals the widespread practice of
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Game Over 4

Business, Community

Giant go-kart circuit to be built at Skygate

The Game Over group has announced it will build Queensland’s largest electric go-kart circuit in Brisbane Airport’s Skygate precinct. The track is part of a new
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Port of Brisbane Executive General Manager People Steffany Sinclair

Business, Infrastructure, People

Port people recall the moments that shaped an icon

The Port of Brisbane has long attracted dedicated people who have quietly shaped history, reclaiming land from the sea and keeping Queensland’s vital supply chains
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mining

Business, Energy & Resources

Queensland mining lease reforms to streamline approvals

Reforms designed to reduce delays to mining projects were introduced to Queensland Parliament today with the Mineral Resources Objections Reform and Other Legislation
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Absorbing the beauty of the burning sky

Education, Research & Science

The brain found to be two distinct organs

The human brain has been found to be two distinct organs that evolved independently over millions of years. A research team, led by Stanford Medicine, said it was
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International students

Education, Higher Education, Perspectives

Crack down on ‘visa hopping’ by overseas students

By Peter Hurley and Melinda Hildebrandt The Australian government has announced visa changes making it harder for international students to bring their families with
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Girl sleeping with her dog.

Education, Research & Science

New cues link Long COVID and POTS

Dizziness, fatigue, brain fog and a racing heart are commonly associated with Long COVID but new research suggests these symptoms may indicate POTS (Postural orthostatic
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Two happy school girls

Education, Government, Schools, State

Five new schools in Logan and Ipswich named

The first five of 22 new state schools for Queensland have been officially named, with foundation students to begin classes in Term 1, 2027. The 22 new schools include
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School sucks

Education, Perspectives, Schools

Students caught in a negative cycle of  ‘reading anxiety’

By Genevieve McArthur Western Australian author Hamish Kelly has struggled with reading for almost two decades. In his first of two books, he describes his experience
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Albo and Trump

Federal, Government

Cheesy selfie masks US-Australia divide on AI safeguards

By Michelle Grattan Anthony Albanese was quick to put up a cheesy selfie with Donald Trump when the two rubbed shoulders at the president’s reception for those
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Little Girl Feeding a Kangaroo

Government, Local

Plans approved for new Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital

Plans have been approved for the new Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital, which will treat up to 7000 injured animals each year. Construction is expected to start early next
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robot world

Economy, Federal, Government, Perspectives

New report forecasts a fraught, turbulent and aging world

By Michelle Grattan Artificial intelligence (AI) will be “a defining influence” on Australia’s economy over the next 40 years, according to the Intergenerational
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Brisbane Queensland Australia – January 10 2023 : Woolloongabba (Gabba) stadium is seen on a summer morning. This stadium is set to welcome Brisbane Olympics summer games in 2032

Community, Government, Sport, State

Queensland acts to preserve international cricket

Queensland is acting to protect its international cricket games by developing a hybrid wicket at The Gabba that can be transferred to the new Brisbane Stadium. The
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Jim Chalmers

Federal, Government

Australia edges towards a 40 million population

By Michelle Grattan Australia’s population is projected to reach 39.3 million in 2065-66, but its rate of growth will have slowed, according to the Intergenerational
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Reflection

Economy, Finances, Perspectives

Surprising results from tax change modelling

By Nick Garvin and Elyse Dwyer The Federal Government’s tax reforms are the most significant changes for housing investors Australia has seen since 1999. From July 1,
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CommBank State of States Report

Economy

Queensland takes Australia’s top economic crown

Queensland is the number one performing economy in Australia, coming out on top because of its strength in business, housing and labour market investment. The latest
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young businesswoman

Economy, Employment

Loosening jobs market curbs impact of minimum wage lift

An easing of Australia’s labour shortage has kept downward pressure on wages and prevented a blow-out from the minimum wage increase. The CommBank Wage and Labour
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Couple discussing finances

Business, Economy, Finances, Property

Housing market is ‘down but not distressed’

Housing prices are continuing to fall but a new report says there is little evidence of a “distressed” market. The Savills Australia Residential Research report for
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Construction Worker on a Work Site

Business, Economy, Finances, Perspectives, Property

Builders collapsing despite the housing shortage

By Lyndall Bryant  and Amanda Bull Across Australia, thousands of people are waiting to find out if their homes will be built, after several separate construction
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One Electric Day 2019

Arts, Music

John Farnham concert gets a second cinema run

A re-edited version of last weekend’s The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend – The Celebration Concert will be aired by HOYTS cinemas. The cinema chain streamed
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Olivia Rodrigo

Arts, Music

Olivia Rodrigo chalks up 6 weeks at number one

Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love is back at number one in the ARIA Albums Chart, marking six non-consecutive weeks in that
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spiegeltent

Arts, Theatre

Brisbane Powerhouse welcomes new venue

The Brisbane Powerhouse will gain a new venue in the form of a Spiegeltent which is being moved from Wynnum, to the site of the former Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor
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Fraggle Rock

Arts, Film & Television

Jim Henson exhibition is for those who believe in magic

The Jim Henson exhibition at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art is for those who believe in magic. QAGOMA curator Amanda Slack-Smith certainly does. It took her nearly
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Angus and Julia Stone

Arts, Music

Angus and Julia Stone top the charts with new album

Australian folk and indie pop duo Angus and Julia Stone have debuted at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart with their new album Karaoke Bar. The siblings have now landed
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Heart

Community, Health

Daily chronic stress a time bomb for heart health

Chronic stress is believed to be creating hidden inflammation in the hearts of million of people – changing the organ’s structure and causing long term damage. A new
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Young Asian women

Community, Health

Late flu spike reflects changing winter illness patterns

By Allen Cheng The weather is warming up and the hay fever season has begun, but more people are experiencing cases of influenza than expected for spring. In the two
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Flipped Car in an accident

Community, Government, Safety, State

Tougher dangerous driving rules to activate in December

New laws to crack down on dangerous driving, including a doubling of penalties for drug driving, will come into force in December 2026. The laws include increased jail
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Data Center Supervisor

Community, Health, Perspectives

Data centre health concerns move to centre stage

By Marion Burgess and John Davy  In the United States, areas such as Michigan have been hotspots for residents pushing back against data centre construction in their
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Anxious parenting

Community, Health

Anxious parents are overprotecting their children

Social media and perceived world threats are encouraging overprotective and anxious parenting, according to new research. The Griffith University research surveyed 909
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Carbon Tax Opponents Rally In Sydney

Arts, Music, People

Angry Anderson dies weeks after heart attack overseas

Australian rock singer, songwriter, actor and television personality Angry Anderson has died several weeks after experiencing a heart attack while touring
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Robert  Irwin

People

Robert Irwin to headline new Qantas campaign

Qantas has announced a new international campaign featuring wildlife identity Robert Irwin. The campaign features Irwin and a Qantas cabin crew explaining to the world
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Lamborghini Diablo in Darryn Lyon’s Garage (1)

Business, People

Vast Darryn Lyons private collection goes to auction

Items from the vast private collection of “Mr. Paparazzi” Darryn Lyons have been put up for auction. The collection includes items from motorsport, music, sport and
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Betel nut

Education, People, Research & Science

Drug habits traced back to early human civilisations

Humans appear to have started using mind-altering substances tens of thousands of years ago, according to new research. Griffith University archaeologists say that the
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Bob Hawke Biography

People, Perspectives

Blanche d’Alpuget found her place in history

By Chris Wallace Writer Blanche d’Alpuget has died aged 82, leaving a lasting imprint on Australian literature, and having influenced the course of political
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Young woman

Business, Perspectives

Cue struggled to dress women for reinvented work lives

By Toby Slade and Dijanna Mulhearn Australian fashion brand Cue and its sister label Veronika Maine have entered receivership. At first glance, it looks like another
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Racy Sydney Sweeney Ad

Perspectives

Sydney Sweeney ad ignites body image debate

By Vivienne Lewis Sydney Sweeney’s sports advertisement has been widely criticised by women athletes as sexualising athletes’ bodies. The advertisement, for sports
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Space wars

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Perspectives

Arms race enters a dangerous new era in space

By Cassandra Steer US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink this week announced the United States has deployed what he called “on-orbit space control weapons”. This public
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Donald Trump And Ted Cruz Join Capitol Hill Rally Against Iran Deal

Perspectives

Republicans facing huge losses in the midterms

By Adrian Beaumont In Nate Silver’s forecast model, Democrats are more likely than not to gain control of the US federal Senate at November 3 midterm elections, and
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Worried senior

Perspectives

Debate rages over health rebate plan for over-65s

By Yuting Zhang The controversy surrounding the Federal Government’s plan to scrap extra private health insurance rebates for the over-65s continues. Not everyone
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