New domestic violence support service for Springfield
A new domestic violence support hub has been opened at Springfield, south-west of Brisbane.
It is the second HOPE Hub in Queensland operated by the Beyond DV
Read more27 May 2026Community
Doctors call for stricter rules to lift sunscreen confidence
Doctors are calling for stricter sunscreen regulations to restore confidence in SPF products and protect Australians.
In a submission to the Therapeutic Goods
Read more27 May 2026
Koala census underway in Moreton Bay
The koala population north of Brisbane is being surveyed to help drive future conservation efforts.
The exercise is a joint initiative of the City of Moreton Bay and the
Read more27 May 2026
Cricket and soccer dominate but still face financial woes
By James Skinner and Danny Hill
Cricket and soccer are two of, if not the biggest national sporting codes in Australia.
Yet the governing bodies of both have recently
Read more27 May 2026
First new diabetes treatment in 100 years approved
The first new therapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D) since the discovery of insulin more than a century ago has been approved for use in Australia.
Research organisation
Read more27 May 2026
Magpie swoops in to claim top spot in Australia
The Magpie is the most commonly seen bird in Australia’s urban centres, followed by the Rainbow Lorikeet and the Noisy Miner.
In Queensland, it’s the Rainbow
Read more26 May 2026
Prison terms extended for dangerous criminals
Dangerous criminals who commit the most heinous crimes could remain behind bars for up to 10 more years under new laws announced by the Queensland Government.
Under the
Read more26 May 2026
Poor childhood eating triggers life-long bad habits
Eating unhealthy foods early in life can trigger life-long changes in the way the brain regulates eating, new research shows.
University College Cork scientists found
Read more25 May 2026
Work begins on Caboolture water park redevelopment
Work has begun on the new Centenary Lakes Regional Playground and Splash Park project at Caboolture.
The $14 million facility will include play structures, sensory
Read more25 May 2026
Surf park and zipline planned for the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is set to have two major new tourist attractions – Australia’s largest zipline tour and a new surf park.
The Queenland Government has announced
Read more25 May 2026