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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
Read more 18 February 2026
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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
Read more 18 February 2026
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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
Read more 18 February 2026
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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
Read more 17 February 2026
Christmasworld – Newsreel

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
Read more 16 February 2026
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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
Read more 16 February 2026
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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
Read more 16 February 2026
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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
Read more 16 February 2026
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‘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
Read more 15 February 2026
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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
Read more 15 February 2026