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New 50-cent on-demand transport for Bribie Island

Bribie Island residents will have access to a new on-demand public transport service from November 30, 2026, at 50 cents a trip. The Queensland Government said the

Scenic Rim using dark skies to drive astrotourism

Queensland’s Scenic Rim is using its vast areas of darkness to attract stargazer tourists. The region, south-west of Brisbane, is seeking to capitalise on the growth

Wet summer ahead for south-east Queensland

South-east Queensland can expect above-average rainfall during the 2026-27 summer period, along with hotter than normal days and nights. Bureau of Meteorology forecasts

Qantas introduces direct Sydney to Cape Town flight

Qantas is introducing direct Sydney to Cape Town flights from next year. The South African service starts in October 2027 but tickets are already on sale. Qantas

Anzac Square Eternal Flame upgraded to be more visible

The Eternal Flame in Brisbane’s Anzac Square has been upgraded to make it more visible during daylight hours. The Queensland Government has funded improvements to the

Council to offer free spaces for youth in the suburbs

Brisbane City Council is relaunching its youth activity program to make it available across more suburbs. From December 2026, Young BNE will replace Visible Ink, which

Whale champion Vanessa Pirotta wins prestigious award

Marine scientist and science communicator Vanessa Pirotta has been named NSW 2027 Australian of the Year. Dr Pirotta is a world-recognised marine scientist based in

Chronic back pain wires into our self image

Scientists have uncovered why many treatments are ineffective in addressing chronic lower back pain. It seems the affliction wires deeply into the human psyche –

Moreton Bay scores its own Monopoly game

Moreton Bay’s most-recognised landmarks from the shores of Redcliffe to the shipwrecks of Tangalooma have officially landed on the new Monopoly – Moreton Bay

$2.5 million funding for 127 local agricultural shows

Queensland’s agricultural shows will receive $2.5 million in State Government funding in 2026-27 to help cover operating costs and maintain showground

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