Global recognition for K’gari name change
It’s official. Fraser Island is no more.
Australia’s request to have the world’s largest sand island known globally as K’gari has been approved.
Federal
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Hard to dismiss impact of Civic Centre after 50 years
Ipswich is partying this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s Civic Centre.
Opened in 1975 by then Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, the occasion is
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Behind the scenes with Brisbane Open House
Brisbane Open House gives public access to heritage landmarks and other buildings usually off-limits this weekend from July 19-20.
It features an expanded 2025 program
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New Brisbane flight paths proposed. See the maps
New proposed flight paths over Brisbane have been released. See the maps below.
Airservices Australia Head of Community Engagement Donna Marshall said the preferred
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Mine waste to capture carbon and boost farm profits
Mine and quarry waste has the potential to save Australian farmers millions of dollars each year and reduce the agricultural sector’s carbon footprint.
University of
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Five reasons the green hydrogen dream is faltering
By Alison Reeve
As the world looks for ways to tackle climate change, Australia has invested heavily in green hydrogen.
Green hydrogen is shaping as the best option to
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Bush life in the frame for maximum exposure
Photographers with a love of the Aussie bush are being urged sharpen their focus for Rural Aid’s annual competition.
The regional charity has launched its 6th Spirit
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635 students plus 114 countries add up to mega event
The sharpest maths minds in the world have descended on the Sunshine Coast.
Almost 640 students, from more than 100 countries, are contesting the 66th International
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More than 7000 stops in police holiday blitz
More Brisbane drivers were found to have drugs in their system than alcohol in a school holiday random roadside testing blitz by Queensland Police which continues this
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22 percent rates rise sign of councils’ struggle
A more than 20 percent rates hike by a Queensland regional council is evidence of the strain local authorities are under to provide services, according to the group’s
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