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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
Business, Economy, Employment, People
Our brains have to work harder in open plan offices
By Libby Sander
Since the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organisations don’t need as much floor space or as many desks, given many staff
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16 February 2026
Business, Government, Infrastructure, State
New laws to speed up Olympics infrastructure approvals
The Queensland Government is attempting to get the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games “back on track” through legislation to accelerate approval of major
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12 February 2026
Business, Economy, Tourism
Resurging tourism blasts through the one million barrier
The monthly volume of tourists visiting Australia has broken through the one million barrier for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Figures released by
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12 February 2026
Business, Government, Local, Property, Tourism
Hilton to open new hotel in the Ipswich CBD
The city of Ipswich, west of Brisbane, will be the site of a $53 million Hilton hotel complex, to be completed in 2028.
The project is a result of an agreement between
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12 February 2026
Business, Legal, Perspectives
Growing psychological injury claims require early action
The rapid growth of workers’ compensation claims for psychiatric injury means organisations need to act early to protect staff and mitigate risk.
McCullough Robertson
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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
Education, Schools
Maryborough college “revolutionises” path to high school
Innovative thinking has helped boost student engagement and attendance at St Mary’s College Maryborough, a Brisbane Catholic Education school.
Principal Bree
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Education, Schools
‘Vitamin’ is named 2025 Children’s Word of the Year
Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced that “vitamin” is its Australian Children’s Word of the Year for 2025.
It was chosen from an analysis of 3.4 million
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9 February 2026
Business, Education, Technology
AI detection overwhelmed by machine-generated content
By Bruce Schneier and Nathan Sanders
In 2023, the science fiction literary magazine Clarkesworld stopped accepting new submissions because so many were generated by
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9 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
Community, Government, Safety, State
Children on bail can now be fitted with trackers
The Queensland Parliament has passed laws allowing courts to put GPS trackers on people aged 10 to 17 when they are on bail.
The provision can be used for first
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12 February 2026
Business, Government, Property, State
Guidelines released for residential housing boost fund
The Queensland Government has released guidelines for the next round of the Residential Activation Fund.
The latest funding tranche, of $500 million, is designed to
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12 February 2026
Federal, Government, Perspectives
Taylor resigns from shadow cabinet ready for challenge
By Michelle Grattan
Leadership aspirant Angus Taylor resigned from the shadow cabinet on Wednesday night, but when the Liberal Party will vote on the leadership remained
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12 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
Economy, Finances
Car servicing put on hold as cost pressures bite
Nearly half of Australian car owners say they are delaying servicing their vehicles as cost-of-living pressures continue to impact spending patterns.
Research released
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12 February 2026
Economy, Finances
Consumers facing ‘cutback fatigue’ as price rises bite
Cost of living pressure in Australia is creating “cutback fatigue” as consumers try to save as well as cope with rising bills.
The National Australia Bank’s latest
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11 February 2026
Economy, Finances
Mortgage holders hit with interest rate rise
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board has announced the expected 0.25 percentage points increase in the base interest rate, bringing the cash rate to 3.85
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3 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
Arts, Music
Hilary Duff tour to kick off in Brisbane
US Entertainer Hilary Duff has announced concerts in Australia as part of her international tour to promote her new album luck…or something.
The ticket presale for
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15 February 2026
Arts, Community, Events, Government, State
New funds available for ‘innovative events’
The Queensland Government has announced funding to encourage the creation of more innovative events in the state.
The Innovation Events Fund is designed to support
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15 February 2026
Arts, Theatre
Macbeth re-told for Shake & Stir 20th anniversary
Shakespeare’s most gripping tragedy, Macbeth, will be re-told by acclaimed production house Shake & Stir in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
The Brisbane-based
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12 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
Community, Environment
‘Rainbow cloud’ captured in bright blue sky
A rainbow cloud, captured by a photographer in Victoria, has been chosen for the January slot in the 2026 Australian Weather Calendar.
Rainbow Clouds occur through cloud
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15 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
Logan’s Heroes save basketball playing pastor
Two Logan City Council staff members have been awarded medals after they helped save the local pastor who was playing basketball when he went into cardiac arrest.
Aaron
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9 February 2026
Federal, Government, Perspectives
Ley leaves Taylor with a byelection headache
By Michelle Grattan
After she was trounced in Friday’s Liberal ballot, Sussan Ley addressed the media with a speech that was gracious in defeat, but came with an
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16 February 2026
Economy, Finances, Perspectives
Which of the emerging trade “clubs” should Australia join?
By Naoise McDonagh
A profound shift is underway in global trade. Governments are moving beyond traditional free trade agreements open to all countries and embracing
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13 February 2026
Perspectives
The lure of creating taller and smarter babies
By Alex Polyakov
Prospective parents are being marketed genetic tests that claim to predict which IVF embryo will grow into the tallest, smartest or healthiest
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11 February 2026
Economy, Federal, Finances, Government, Perspectives
Are there better ways to deal with inflation?
By Luke Hartigan
Just when we thought it was safe to return to the supermarket aisle, it seems inflation has come back to bite us again. Worse, the Reserve Bank of
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11 February 2026
Community, Health, People, Perspectives
Simple tips to bring meaning to your life
By Trevor Mazzucchelli
The start of the year often comes with attempts at big life changes that we’re hoping will make us feel more grounded, fulfilled or in control
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10 February 2026