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
Read more31 July 2026Community
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
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 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
Read more29 July 2026
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
Every police officer to be given a new pistol
Every Queensland police officer will be issued with a new 9mm Glock 45 Generation 6 service pistol.
The $14 million investment will deliver more than 14,000 of the
Read more27 July 2026
US wildfires spark a sobering warning for Australia
By Steve Turton
California is once again confronting a rapidly escalating wildfire season fuelled by extreme heat, drying vegetation, drought and strong winds.
As of
Read more27 July 2026
Two new reminders that Brisbane will host the 2032 Games
South-East Queensland has two new reminders that the Games will be held in Brisbane in 2032.
The countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Games has officially launched in the
Read more23 July 2026
New Brisbane Olympics Aquatics Centre plans unveiled
Plans for Brisbane’s new Olympics Aquatic Centre at Spring Hill have been unveiled.
National firms ARM Architecture and NH Architecture, in partnership with
Read more23 July 2026
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
Read more23 July 2026