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Oprah Brisbane 2025

Oprah brings entertainment talk to Brisbane

Global media powerhouse Oprah will be returning to Brisbane as part of a series of “in conversation” events in December. It marks 10 years since her last sold-out
Read more 18 August 2025
Aircraft toilet sign. | Newsreel

Mile-high wee the key to superbug battle

Aircraft toilets are at the forefront of a global effort to combat the spread of superbugs. An Australian-led world-wide study has analysed wastewater from the toilets
Read more 18 August 2025
Chermside Aquatic Centre, Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Major upgrade for Chermside Aquatic Centre

A new 25m heated indoor pool will be part of a major revamp of the Chermside Aquatic Centre on Brisbane’s northside. Brisbane City Council Community and the Arts Civic
Read more 18 August 2025
Moving, parents and child in new home bonding together, unpacking boxes for family time

Builders driving fresh approach to community housing

Infrastructure companies are helping to move the dial on Australia’s housing supply challenges by factoring community housing into major developments. This is not only
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Griffith University researchers. | Newsreel

SEQ world-first trial for spinal cord injury treatment

Thirty years of Queensland research into spinal cord injury is feeding into a world-first human trial. Griffith University Professor James St John said a Phase 1 human
Read more 18 August 2025
Keli Holiday. | Newsreel

Get set to duk down to Valley Fiesta

Peking Duk’s Keli Holiday will be among the stars to light up this year’s Valley Fiesta in October. One half of the ARIA award-winning duo, he will be joined by the
Read more 18 August 2025
Kristina Karlsson

Karlsson to help channel change and grow businesses

Businesses dealing with change, growth and resilience are the target audience for an expo on the Sunshine Coast next week. Kristina Karlsson, founder of stationery
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Artist's impression of an extended Cavill Mall on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Mall trial stops Surfers Paradise Esplanade traffic

A 300m section of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade will be closed to traffic from next week as part of a trial to extend pedestrian access to the east of Cavill Mall. Gold
Read more 15 August 2025
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Brisbane Writers Festival powers into a new chapter

Two hundred artists will feature across more than 100 live events at this year’s Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF). BWF Artistic Director Jackie Ryan said more than half
Read more 15 August 2025
Homes flooded in Brisbane. | Newsreel

10,000 properties added to Brisbane flood risk map

Brisbane’s flood mapping will be updated next month, with more than 10,000 properties added after recent studies. Brisbane City Council Environment, Parks and
Read more 15 August 2025