Dreamworld Chief Executive Greg Yong shows his backing for the Warriors

Titanic takeover delivers dream visit for Warriors

A New Zealand invasion of the Gold Coast in August will impact one of South-East Queensland’s tourism icons. In the lead-up to the New Zealand Warriors’ upcoming NRL
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Cost of a partner visa soars to $11,700 overnight

By Louisa Jones What price can you put on love? Many have been asking that question over the past week as the government increased the cost of applying for a partner
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First change in leading cause of death in 100 years

Dementia has passed heart disease as the leading cause of Australian deaths – the first change in this measure for more than 100 years. The change reflects different
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Lack of data means Peptide risks are largely unknown

By Samuel Cornell and Timothy Piatkowski Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running. From your friendly neighbourhood
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Twin pharmacists battle online health misinformation

Twin sister Queensland pharmacists have launched a healthcare information platform to help counter the rise of online misinformation. Miranda Chan and Courtney Oar said
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Bluey will be a highlight for Picnic on Kings celebration

The signature event for the Sunshine Coast’s The Curated Plate festival will be held on Kings Beach Caloundra on July 25, 2026. Picnic on Kings will transform the
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Boost for city homeless night sanctuary

The Queensland Government has announced a funding boost for a Brisbane “night sanctuary” to provide 110 beds for rough sleepers each night. The funding agreement
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NSW bird flu case puts authorities on high alert

By Michael Lucy and Jane Younger A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a giant petrel found near Hawks Nest on the mid-north coast of New South Wales,
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Great Barrier Reef stays off the global in-danger list

Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef has avoided being placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage “in danger” list. The draft decision, announced at the weekend, means the
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Junior bodyboarding championships at the Gold Coast

Australian bodyboarding champions will battle the Gold Coast surf in the International Boarding Committee (IBC) Future Pro’s Junior World Tour Rising Series on July
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