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Fake alerts on bogus purchases hitting our phones

There has been an increase in scammers sending fake messages to consumers alerting them of a purchase they supposedly made and providing a phone number to stop

Crackdown puts brakes on e-bikes and e-scooters

Queensland police have seized more than 100 electric scooters and bicycles since news laws came into effect on July 1. Assistant Commissioner Rhys Wildman said under

Ipswich healing place honours First Nation sacrifices

The sacrifices of First Nations men and women throughout history are being honoured in a new landmark in a South-East Queensland city. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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