Mental toll of internet scams often overlooked
Innovative mental health support is needed in the wake of the rise of internet scams, according to a Brisbane researcher.
Dr Luke Balcombe, from Griffith University’s
Read more21 August 2025Community
Victoria Park green space condition of Federal Games funds
Improved access to green space in a redeveloped Victoria Park is a condition of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games funding agreement, signed this
Read more20 August 2025
Beattie new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst
Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie is the new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst, a collaboration of more than 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s leading medical
Read more20 August 2025
Energy retailers a designated target for ACCC
Energy retailers will be investigated for misleading consumers over energy plans in only the second probe under a new complaints framework.
Australian Competition and
Read more19 August 2025
Council steels itself to open Story Bridge footpath
Pedestrian access on one side of Brisbane’s Story Bridge will be restored by the end of the year with work under way to install 1.5km of steel supports.
Lord Mayor
Read more19 August 2025
Satisfaction index puts Sunshine Coast on top
Sunshine Coast ratepayers are the most satisfied in the State, based on a recent community survey on Australia’s local governments.
Conducted by Snap Send Solve, an
Read more19 August 2025
New patch to replace blood tests … and big needles
The need for a range of blood tests may soon be over with researchers developing a new patch to test for various conditions.
Scientists in the United States have created
Read more19 August 2025
Brisbane Roar back onside with ATO after $1.5m tax debt
The Brisbane Roar Football Club’s stoush with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is over with the Federal Court this week dismissing a matter involving a $1.5 million
Read more19 August 2025
September opening date for $45m Caloundra library
A new $45 million library and home to Sunshine Coast Council’s contact centre will open its doors next month.
Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said Library+
Read more19 August 2025
Cybercrime impacting half of online Australians
Almost half of all Australian internet users were victims of cybercrime in the past year, according to the Australian Institute of Criminology.
Federal Cyber Security
Read more18 August 2025