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Smartphones moving to easily replaceable batteries

Smartphones and tablets are about to enter a new era of batteries that consumers can easily replace. From February 2027, the European Union (EU) has mandated that new

Major transformation planned for Brisbane’s South Bank

Brisbane’s South Bank will have a new lagoon and upgraded parkland as part of what is being described as the biggest transformation of the area since World Expo

Australian reefs all facing collapse within 50 years

Every shallow-water coral reef in Australia is facing an “extremely high” risk of collapse by 2075, an international assessment project has concluded. More than 250

Flash flooding in SEQ follows 160mm of drenching rain

Residents of the Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane experienced widespread flash flooding on Thursday, October 22, after thunderstorms dumped more than 160 mm of rain

Dicky Beach Holiday Park amenities upgrade

The iconic Dicky Beach Holiday Park now has a modern amenities building with new toilets, showers and wash areas. The major upgrade includes a new roof and an improved

Redlands Sport and Talk returns for older adults

A low-impact walking sports program designed for older adults is being run by the Redland City Council from Friday, October 30, 2026. The Redland City Council’s Sport

One in three parents sometimes regret having kids

By Alison Fogarty, Grace McMahon and Monique Seymour We’re often told parenting is one of the most rewarding things we’ll ever do. But as many parents will attest,

The Aussie Bird Count is on for 2026

Thousands of Australians are joining the Aussie Bird Count to take a national snapshot of the birds around us until October 25, 2026. One in six Australian birds faces

Call for a revolutionary approach to city transport

A community support organisation is calling for an innovative approach to city transport to allow better “front door to destination” services. TransitCare says that

Study reveals higher numbers with cardiac and stroke risk

Far more people are at some risk of heart attack and stroke than previously thought, according to research released today. Researchers from Australian National

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