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Looksmaxxing tools promote ‘toxic view of masculinity’

Online tools that score faces and suggest ways to improve appearance are “quietly mainstreaming a toxic view of masculinity and monetising insecurities”, new

New app added to Brisbane digital parking system

Brisbane drivers will have the choice of two app providers when they park in metered areas from March 17, 2026. PayStay is being added to the network, joining existing

Catching a train? Leave your chainsaw at home

Lawnmowers, pets and even a chainsaw are just some of the 400 prohibited items confiscated from train travellers on Queensland Rail in 2025. Oversized, unsafe, or banned

Emergency alert issued for flooding in Bundaberg

The Bundaberg Regional Council has issued an emergency alert as flooding worsens in the district, 350km north of Brisbane. Residents have been warned that flood levels

Flood risk rises as Queensland drenched

The Bureau of Meteorology says there is a “minor to moderate” risk of flooding across most of Queensland with rain forecast to continue in the early part of this

Crack-down on illegal glow-worm tours in Springbrook

Illegal glow-worm tour operators in Springbrook National Park will be fined for attempting to cash in on the unique creatures that light up caves after sunset. The

Unhealthy sun habits continue despite the warnings

By Andrew May In 1981, a jingle played out across Australia, encouraging us to “Slip, Slop, Slap!” In 2023, the jingle was added to the National Film & Sound

Grants announced to preserve koala habitats

The Queensland Government has announced $1 million in grants to help preserve the state’s koala habitat. Grants of up to $75,000 are available for on-ground

The ancient secrets for living to 100

By Konstantine Panegyres Just like in the modern world, people in ancient times wanted to know how to live a long and healthy life. Greeks and Romans heard fantastic

2026 Horizon Festival returns to Sunshine Coast in May

The 2026 Horizon Festival marks its 10th year on the Sunshine Coast with a bold and creative intersection of arts and culture from May 1-10. Live music, dance, visual

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