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Queensland action plan for nightlife economy unveiled

Queensland’s bid to reinvigorate its nightlife involves a new vision to grow safer, more vibrant entertainment precincts, and support local venues and musicians. The

Read more29 July 2026

Previews – Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day -1

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Does the Commonwealth still have any relevance?

By Benjamin T. Jones This week the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin in Glasgow. With the FIFA World Cup only just in the rearview mirror, Australians will once again

Expanded city markets to help drive CBD visitors

Brisbane city visitors will have access to an expanded range of market offerings from September 2026. The Brisbane City Markets, which operate every Wednesday, will

Tickets on sale for the Gold Coast BLEACH Festival 2026

The Gold Coast’s leading contemporary arts celebration BLEACH Festival features a mix of 50 free and ticketed works from October 1-11, 2026. The transformative program

Bluey will be a highlight for Picnic on Kings celebration

The signature event for the Sunshine Coast’s The Curated Plate festival will be held on Kings Beach Caloundra on July 25, 2026. Picnic on Kings will transform the

Junior bodyboarding championships at the Gold Coast

Australian bodyboarding champions will battle the Gold Coast surf in the International Boarding Committee (IBC) Future Pro’s Junior World Tour Rising Series on July

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83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards – Arrivals

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Ariana Grande health speculation asks the wrong question

By Vivienne Lewis Every time a celebrity appears to lose weight, the same debate begins. Some people say we shouldn’t comment on another person’s body. Others argue

Mindfulness appears to slow the passage of time

By Amy Errmann Ask someone if they’d rather take $5 today or $10 next week and they’ll know which option is better. Yet that idea of “today” can have a magnetic

Australian bird flu cases are taking off

By Jane Younger The spread of H5N1 birdflu is worsening. At the time of writing, Australia has 53 confirmed detections in wild seabirds across five states. In South

Singing out loud reduces stress and pain, and feels good

By Kathleen Mikkelsen Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to sing in the shower? Or why turning up the radio up in the middle of a traffic jam and singing out

Read more29 July 2026

Young man in therapy with his psychologist

Community, Education, Health, Perspectives, Research & Science

Young people more likely to admit mental struggles

By Sabrina Lenzen Ask any parent, teacher or GP and they will tell you young people seem to be doing worse, mentally, than they used to. National surveys back them

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Community, Health

Short sauna sessions boost the body’s immune response

A new study has found that a single sauna session is enough to boost the body’s immune system. University of Eastern Finland researchers found a single 30-minute sauna

Read more29 July 2026

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Portrait of a passionate female fan celebrating during an Argentine football match in the stands

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Proposal puts world soccer ‘on the brink of war’

By David Rowe A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war. The main battleground is a proposal from FIFA

Global Youth Sevens set to hit Sunshine Coast

The world’s rugby union stars of tomorrow will descend on the Sunshine Coast this summer for the Global Youth Sevens. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the

Retailers score as fans embrace World Cup experience

As the FIFA World Cup heads to its final showdown this weekend, Australian retailers are counting the cash added to their bottom line since the tournament kicked off

Titanic takeover delivers dream visit for Warriors

A New Zealand invasion of the Gold Coast in August will impact one of South-East Queensland’s tourism icons. In the lead-up to the New Zealand Warriors’ upcoming NRL

Brazil to play in Queensland in World Cup aftermath

Brazil will play two matches against the Socceroos in Queensland to mark the soccer World Cup homecoming. The matches will be played in Brisbane and Townsville in

Queensland secures historic ANZAC Day rugby test

Queensland has secured a six-year deal to host an ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup rugby test every two years. The fixture between the Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks

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Events

Queensland action plan for nightlife economy unveiled

Does the Commonwealth still have any relevance?

Expanded city markets to help drive CBD visitors

Tickets on sale for the Gold Coast BLEACH Festival 2026

Bluey will be a highlight for Picnic on Kings celebration

Junior bodyboarding championships at the Gold Coast

Health

Ariana Grande health speculation asks the wrong question

Mindfulness appears to slow the passage of time

Australian bird flu cases are taking off

Singing out loud reduces stress and pain, and feels good

Young people more likely to admit mental struggles

Short sauna sessions boost the body’s immune response

Sport

Proposal puts world soccer ‘on the brink of war’

Global Youth Sevens set to hit Sunshine Coast

Retailers score as fans embrace World Cup experience

Titanic takeover delivers dream visit for Warriors

Brazil to play in Queensland in World Cup aftermath

Queensland secures historic ANZAC Day rugby test