Pioneering astronaut is 2026 Australian of the Year
The first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under the country’s space program – Katherine Bennell-Pegg – has been named as the 2026 Australian of the
Read more26 January 2026Community
Lighting a candle of hope in a day of mourning
The National Day of Mourning for the victims of the December 14 Bondi Beach shootings will be marked today with a minute of silence and lights in the sky.
Everyone is
Read more22 January 2026
Research opens door for future anti-aging drugs
New research could help pave the way for future drugs to counter the effects of aging.
A Queensland team has discovered a new “stress reduction role” for a naturally
Read more22 January 2026
Toxic tattoo ink needs a rethink
Tattoo ink sold in Australia does not meet international safety standards and contains toxic metals and carcinogenic materials, according to a study published in the
Read more21 January 2026
How to reduce trans fats without cooking from scratch
By Emma Beckett
Work is finished, and you’re tired and hungry. Maybe you’re rushing home or to daycare pickup.
You know you should be cooking dinner from scratch
Read more21 January 2026
Help solve cold case disappearance
Police and the family of missing woman Kathleen O’Shea are appealing for information on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance and suspected murder in Far North
Read more20 January 2026
Foodie festival Night Feast shifts seasons
Brisbane’s month-long festival of food Night Feast is being moved to winter in 2026, two months earlier than previous years, to make the most of the cooler weather
Read more20 January 2026
Australia Day 2026 Brisbane events & celebrations
Australia Day 2026 is expected to be bigger than ever. If you’re wondering what’s on around Greater Brisbane for the long weekend, here is a round-up of
Read more20 January 2026
‘Active sitting’ can improve brain health
New research has found that there are different types of sitting with varied impacts on health.
Activities such as watching television were linked to worse memory and
Read more20 January 2026
Communicate for a resilient relationship
Couples struggling with their relationships need to prioritise communication, with small daily changes that are easy to implement, according to relationship advocate and
Read more19 January 2026