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Wake-up call for The Wiggles on button batteries

The Wiggles haven been caught up in stoush with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over merchandising. ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said the
Read more 12 November 2025
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Both Story Bridge footpaths now ready for traffic

All of Brisbane’s Story Bridge will this week be open for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said locals will again be able
Read more 12 November 2025
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Brisbane Airport’s new dining options set for take-off

The first of 13 new and refurbished food and beverage outlets will open next month at Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal. Brisbane Airport Executive General
Read more 11 November 2025
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Flaxton Gardens takes art to the Edge

Art breaks out of traditional galleries as almost 200 exhibits take over a Sunshine Coast hinterland gardens later this month. Sculpture on the Edge returns to the
Read more 11 November 2025
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How flammable is your part of Australia?

By Marta Yebra This year’s fire season in Australia feels unpredictable. One week brings torrential rain, the next a burst of heat, followed by a sharp cold snap. This
Read more 11 November 2025
PhD candidate Elizabeth Perry. | Newsreel

New police tool poisons data to hamper cyber crime

Australian police are using “digital poison” in an attempt to thwart cyber criminals. In a collaboration with Monash University, the Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Read more 11 November 2025
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Streamers unique POV exposes police life

Two popular online streamers gave future police officers a real-life point of view of what to expect as a Queensland Police Service recruit. Vindooly and Berticuss
Read more 11 November 2025
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US investors look into Australian clean energy sector

More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector. Federal Climate Change and Energy
Read more 10 November 2025
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Shoppers not alone exploring Black Friday sales

Black Friday sales are set to be put under the microscope to ensure consumers are not being duped. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct
Read more 10 November 2025
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National award for “sleepy” brain stem cell research

A Brisbane scientist’s innovative work with “sleepy” brain stem cells has earned him a share of the 2025 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research. Dr
Read more 10 November 2025