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New Brisbane grants program to support elite athletes

Brisbane City Council has announced a new grants program to help young sport stars to prepare to represent their county at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Brisbane

Mount Isa Rodeo ready to show its feminine side

Tickets are now on sale for the Mount Isa Rodeo with a big push this year to attract women and for singles to meet “cowboy and cowgirls” from across the country. The

Forced marriage complaints on the rise in Australia

Reports of forced marriages in Australia have risen by almost a third in a year, with many victims school-aged according to Federal Police data released today. The

Do the health benefits of fish oil stack up?

By Mary Bushell Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It’s often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce

How ‘banned’ beaches helped define our culture

By Anna Clark While the beach and swimming culture might feel like an intrinsic part of “Australianness”, this hasn’t always been the case. For many of us,

Research unlocks why some people get bad colds

Scientists are closer to understanding why some people get bad colds and others don’t. Research released this week by the Yale School of Medicine shows your chances of

Can we trust the bots for health advice?

By Julie Ayre, Adam Dunn and Kirsten McCaffery Many of us already use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for health advice. They give quick,

Bradman’s Baggy Green attracts record auction price

One of legendary cricketer Sir Donald Bradman’s rare Baggy Green caps was sold at auction today for $460,000. Lloyds Auctions said it was the highest price ever

Foodies feast on the 7 food trends of 2026

The prestigious Michelin food guide has released its seven biggest food trends of 2026. This year the revered restaurant inspectors say there is a general shift towards

Brisbane welcomes more than 500 new citizens

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has welcomed more than 500 new citizens from 64 countries in a massive Australia Day citizenship ceremony at City Hall today. The

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