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ACCC to explore gaps in regional mobile coverage

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced an inquiry into regional mobile coverage. It wants to determine if regulating wholesale access to
Read more5 August 2026
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Secret of unique Australian chocolate taste revealed

The cocoa fermentation process used in Australia has been revealed as a key contributor to the unique taste of local chocolate. University of Queensland (UQ) researchers
Read more5 August 2026
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Chinese visitor numbers surge in record airport year

A 51 percent increase in passengers from mainland China has helped Brisbane Airport achieve a record year in 2026-27. Figures released today show that Chinese airport
Read more5 August 2026
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Regulators race to keep pace with digital assets growth

Financial regulators are hitting the accelerator in creating rules to address the rapid growth in new digital assets. McCullough Robertson Lawyers partner Lucy Adamson
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Mars rover finds unusual honeycomb landscape

NASA’s Curiosity rover has stumbled across an unusual “honeycomb” landscape on the red planet. The rover was operating in an area known as “Valle Grande” when
Read more3 August 2026
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Victoria Park stadium to be activated every day

The long-term plan for Brisbane’s Victoria Park includes year-round activation of the new 63,000 seat stadium, an extended wetlands area and a series of community
Read more3 August 2026
Cunninghams Gap Reconstruction Project

Major works at Cunninghams Gap finally completed

Major reconstruction works have been completed at Cunninghams Gap after nearly four years of disruption. The works followed significant damage in the area in the 2019
Read more30 July 2026
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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
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SpaceX Moon crash highlights lack of lunar land laws

By Gregory Radisic In the early hours of August 5, 2026, an abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is expected to slam into the Moon at around 8700 kilometres per hour. Launched
Read more28 July 2026
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Air taxis coming to a SEQ sky near you

Air taxis are set to transform South-East Queensland’s airways, boosting emergency response times, regional and business connectivity and tourism opportunities. The
Read more28 July 2026