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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
Community, Safety
Flash flooding in SEQ follows 160mm of drenching rain
Residents of the Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane could be facing further flash flooding after thunderstorms dumped more than 160 mm of rain in the region in three
Read more22 October 2026
Community, Travel
Dicky Beach Holiday Park amenities upgrade
The iconic Dicky Beach Holiday Park now has a modern amenities building with new toilets, showers and wash areas.
The major upgrade includes a new roof and an improved
Read more21 October 2026
Community, Events
Redlands Sport and Talk returns for older adults
A low-impact walking sports program designed for older adults is being run by the Redland City Council from Friday, October 30, 2026.
The Redland City Council’s Sport
Read more21 October 2026
Community, Health, Support & Services
One in three parents sometimes regret having kids
By Alison Fogarty, Grace McMahon and Monique Seymour
We’re often told parenting is one of the most rewarding things we’ll ever do.
But as many parents will attest,
Read more21 October 2026
Community, Events
The Aussie Bird Count is on for 2026
Thousands of Australians are joining the Aussie Bird Count to take a national snapshot of the birds around us until October 25, 2026.
One in six Australian birds faces
Read more20 October 2026
Government, Perspectives
Elected officials facing stream of abuse and threats
Australian elected officials from across federal, state and local government are absorbing a constant stream of abuse, threats, and violence.
To make matters worse, the
Read more22 October 2026
Economy, Government, Local
Survey to drive Brisbane dawn economy activation
Brisbane residents are being asked to contribute ideas to further develop Brisbane’s internationally significant dawn economy.
A survey launched this week asks people
Read more21 October 2026
Federal, Government, People
Counter terrorism team activated after MP struck by car
By Michelle Grattan
The independent member for Indi, Helen Haines, is in a critical condition after being struck by a car outside her Wangaratta electorate office on
Read more20 October 2026
Business, Energy & Resources, Government, State
Four firms shortlisted for state gas power projects
Four energy companies have been shortlisted to deliver new gas-fired power generation in Central Queensland.
This is part of a State Government tender targeting an
Read more19 October 2026
Government, State
Four-lane Bribie Island Bridge design unveiled
The Queensland Government has unveiled the preferred design for a new four-lane Bribie Island Bridge, which would double the current traffic capacity between the island
Read more19 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
Arts, Music, People
Fans will get to vote on new Slim Dusty compilation
Fans of legendary country artist Slim Dusty are being asked to vote for songs to be included on new albums to mark what would have been his 100th birthday.
EMI/Universal
Read more14 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
Business, Economy, Employment
Women still facing systemic barriers to economic success
Women are still facing persistent, systemic barriers that impact their careers and long-term financial security, a report released today reveals.
The Business Chamber
Read more22 October 2026
Business, Products, Retail
Coles spices up chicken for eat at home trend
Coles supermarkets are spicing up their hot roast chicken in response to more families eating at home.
The supermarket chain said its latest research showed 59 percent
Read more22 October 2026
Business, Energy & Resources
Net zero transition creating energy access inequality
The promise of cheaper electricity from the energy transition has not transpired, an energy forum in Brisbane was told.
Instead, Australians face a growing divide
Read more21 October 2026
Business, Perspectives, Tourism
Stanthorpe – Wine, big rocks and a Johnny Cash secret
By Shane Rodgers
The Queensland town of Stanthorpe, 220km south-west of Brisbane, is known for cold weather, wine, an apple and grape festival and a Johnny Cash
Read more19 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
Economy, Employment, Perspectives
Women feel unwelcome in blokey trucking industry
Pull up at any truck stop on the Hume or Bruce Highway and do a quick headcount. Chances are, for every 100 truck drivers refuelling, about six are women.
And if
Read more13 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
Community, Education & Research, Health, Research & Science
Blueberries found to help keep the blues away
People who consume blueberries daily are less likely to have ongoing down days, a new study shows.
Research just released by the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for
Read more19 October 2026
Early Learning, Education & Research
Babies learn from each other very early in life
Babies are communicating with us from birth.
They are making their needs, thinking and learning visible through play, verbal and non-verbal interactions, through
Read morePartner contentArts, 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
People
Open doors and down-to-earth people – 100 years of McR
Author and renowned commentator Simon Sinek said customers would never love a company until their employees loved it first.
Independent law firm McCullough Robertson
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People
Aviation Australia welcomes Mark Xavier as Chair
V-TOL Aerospace Managing Director Mark Xavier has been appointed as Chair of Aviation Australia, replacing outgoing Chair and former Qantas Queensland Manager Elsa
Read more19 October 2026
Appointments, People
HopgoodGanim appoints new technology consultant
HopgoodGanim Lawyers has appointed Intellectual Property, Technology and Cyber Security (IPTC) lawyer Michael Fredericks as a Consultant.
Mr Fredericks is a corporate,
Read more15 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
Perspectives
Anger runs deep as France is engulfed by violent protests
By Peter McPhee
Mass protests in France have spiralled into riots, with between 500,000 and 800,000 demonstrators in cities and towns across the country, most of them
Read more20 October 2026
Perspectives
Asia’s diplomacy is a profound lesson for the world
By Michael Wesley
Successive Australian governments have reacted with alarm at China’s influence-building activities in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
They have
Read more19 October 2026
Federal, Government, Perspectives
A better Australia may mean a higher GST
By Matthew Bowes and Erin-Lea Brown
When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2000, it was more than just tax reform. It was a renegotiation of how the
Read more19 October 2026