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Unemployment steady at 4.1 percent in January
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 percent in January as 50,000 extra full-time jobs were created.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
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19 February 2026
Business, Technology
Al faces are now too real to spot in a crowd
Visual judgement alone is no longer reliable in detecting Al faces – impacting social media, online dating, recruitment and other areas where profile pictures are
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19 February 2026
Business, Legal
Law firm announces $1 million housing pro bono plan
Law firm McCullough Robertson (McR) has announced a $1 million pro bono contribution to the community housing sector as part of its centenary celebrations.
The community
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Business, Technology
Dodgy mobile and internet connections plague Aussies
Mobile and internet reliability complaints increased 41.6 percent from October to December 2025, compared to the previous quarter.
The Telecommunications Industry
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18 February 2026
Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property, State
Hamilton and Sandgate sites fast-tracked for housing
Land in the Brisbane suburb of Hamilton, previously intended as the site for the Olympics athlete’s village, is being made available for housing and commercial
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18 February 2026
Business, Economy, Employment
Formula discovered for loving your job
New research has unlocked the three elements that must exist for people to genuinely love their jobs.
Using multiple studies involving thousands of employees, the
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17 February 2026
Community, Education, Environment, Research & Science
Dramatic upper atmosphere changes driving weather change
By Milton Speer and Lance Leslie
Over the past decade, southern Australia has suffered numerous extreme weather and climate events, such as record-breaking heatwaves,
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20 February 2026
Education, Schools
New program helps to empower First Nations students
First Nations students will feel seen, valued and empowered under the new Brisbane Catholic Education Molum Sabe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy
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Education, Higher Education
Racism rife in Australian universities
A staggering 70 percent of university students and staff have experienced indirect racism, including hearing or seeing racist behaviour directed at their community.
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18 February 2026
Early Learning, Education
Families welcomed to Guardian Childcare for Tour Month
Guardian Childcare and Education is inviting families to step inside the day of a child during its 2026 Tour Month, that is now underway.
Tour Month is showcasing how
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Education, Higher Education, Perspectives
Universities facing ‘imperfect but essential’ changes
By Alex Zelinsky
Lasting policy reforms, almost always, have difficult beginnings. Think Medicare, the Superannuation Guarantee, or the National Disability Insurance
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12 February 2026
Government, State
Major upgrade to Brisbane Magistrates Court facilities
The Queensland Government has announced a $34.4 million upgrade to the Brisbane Magistrates Court aimed at keeping crime victims safer.
The upgrades include a new
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19 February 2026
Community, Federal, Government, Health
Health insurance set for hefty rise in April
Health insurance premiums will rise by 4.41 percent in April, the largest annual increase in almost a decade.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the decision was
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18 February 2026
Federal, Government, Perspectives
Teal toppler elevated into the treasury shadow
By Michelle Grattan
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has appointed Tim Wilson, the only Liberal to win back a “teal” seat last year, to go head-to-head as shadow
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18 February 2026
Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, State
Reedy Creek quarry put on notice of possible call-in
The Queensland Government has announced it will issue a proposed call-in notice for the Boral Resources Quarry planned for Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast.
It said this
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16 February 2026
Federal, Government
Angus Taylor is the new Liberal Party leader
By Michelle Grattan
Angus Taylor has defeated Sussan Ley for Liberal leader by a hefty margin of 34-17, giving him strong authority to try to improve the fortunes of the
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13 February 2026
Economy, Employment
Wage rises fall just short of matching inflation
Wages increased by 3.4 percent on average in 2025, falling just short of the 3.8 percent inflation rate for the year.
Figures released by the Australian Bureau of
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18 February 2026
Economy, Finances
Rents rise three times faster than wages
Rents have risen nearly three times faster than wages over the past five years, pushing rental affordability to record lows and stretching household budgets across the
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17 February 2026
Business, Economy, Finances, Retail
Consumer confidence hits decade low
Consumer confidence has hit a decade low, with households pessimistic about their financial conditions over the next 12 months, and their economic conditions over the
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17 February 2026
Economy, Employment
Banks warns that fake job scams are on the rise
Employment scams reported by young Australians more than doubled in 2025, with women being disproportionately targeted.
New data released by the Commonwealth Bank (CBA)
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16 February 2026
Economy, Finances
Refinancing at record high, first home buyer loans rise
More people are looking for a better deal on their mortgages, as first home buyer loans rise 6.8 percent.
Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today show a 20
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12 February 2026
Arts, Community, Events, Government, Music, State
Big lift in Suncorp Stadium concert cap
The Queensland Government will lift the cap on concerts at Suncorp Stadium in the hope that more big acts will be attracted to Brisbane.
The change means up to 21
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18 February 2026
Arts, Music
Foo Fighters to tour Australian stadiums in 2026
The Foo Fighters live to fight another day with the announcement of their 2026 Australian stadium tour that includes the regional cities of Townsville and Newcastle, as
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18 February 2026
Arts, Music
Classic Cold Chisel albums to be released on vinyl
Three classic albums from Australian supergroup Cold Chisel – Teenage Love, The Last Wave of Summer and No Plans – will become available on vinyl as stand-alone
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17 February 2026
Arts, Film & Television, People
Oscar winner Robert Duvall dead at 95
One of Hollywood’s most referred actors, Robert Duvall, has died at age 95.
In a statement, his wife Luciana said Duvall has passed away peacefully at home.
The actor
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17 February 2026
Arts, Film & Television
Reunion for Charlie’s Angels 50th anniversary
Surviving members of the original cast of the 1970s television series Charlie’s Angels will take part in a rare reunion to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
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16 February 2026
Community, Health
Emergency response hub at Kedron doubles in size
The Queensland Ambulance response hub at Kedron has doubled in size in a bid to deal with non-emergency calls and take the pressure off crowded hospitals.
The new $8.31
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17 February 2026
Community, Events
Christmas decorating trends for 2026
Christmas may be officially celebrated in December, but the decorating trends you’ll see in the shops and on your tree at home, start in February at the Christmasworld
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16 February 2026
Community, Events
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 with these events
The Year of the Fire Horse kicks off tomorrow with Chinese New Year events marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar across Brisbane and South-East
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16 February 2026
Community, Safety
Man faces court over missing Egyptian artifacts
The 52-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court today after he was charged in relation to the alleged theft of Egyptian artefacts from The Abbey Place museum in
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16 February 2026
Community, Health
Anaphylaxis nasal spray approved for Australian use
A nasal spray for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis has been approved for use in Australia, biotechnology company CSL Seqirus announced today.
It is the first time
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16 February 2026
People
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies
He was hailed a trailblazer, a pathfinder and a charismatic champion of US civil rights – Reverend Jesse Jackson has died at age 84.
Jackson’s extraordinary legacy
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18 February 2026
Appointments, Government, People, State
New Queensland Police Commissioner appointed
Brett Pointing has been appointed as Queensland’s new Police Commissioner. This follows the retirement of Steve Gollschewski.
Pointing will take over the role from
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16 February 2026
Appointments, People
Shane Goodwin appointed to South Bank board
Corporate affairs executive Shane Goodwin has been appointed to South Bank Corporation Board.
In a statement, the Queensland Government said Mr Goodwin’s career
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15 February 2026
Appointments, Business, People, Property
Noonan and Sullivan appointed to key JLL roles
Paul Noonan has been appointed as JLL’s Head of Capital Markets Queensland, in addition to his role as Managing Director.
Noonan will continue to drive institutional
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12 February 2026
Arts, Film & Television, People
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek loses cancer battle
American actor James Van Der Beek has died after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer.
The actor’s family announced his passing today.
In a post on social media
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12 February 2026
People, Perspectives
Andrew’s arrest raises historic royal protection issues
By Francesca Jackson
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The arrest comes after the US government released files
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20 February 2026
Perspectives
Immigration should be about numbers, not race
By Peter Strachan
Australia must set migration levels that are environmentally, economically and socially responsible.
Targeting migrants by values, ethnicity or faith
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19 February 2026
Economy, Employment, Perspectives
$100,000 no longer considered a comfortable wage
By Christopher Hoy
Figures this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that over the year to December, wages grew by 3.4 percent. For households,
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19 February 2026
Community, Health, Perspectives
Diseases rising after big drop in vaccination of babies
By Peter Breadon and Mia Jessurun
Child vaccination has been one of Australia’s biggest success stories. Before the COVID pandemic, we hit the national target of 95
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18 February 2026
Perspectives
Record social housing still leaving a big gap
By Hal Pawson
Thanks to an unprecedented lift in public funding in the 2020s, an extra 55,000 new, good quality homes around Australia will be available to people on the
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17 February 2026