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Pioneering astronaut is 2026 Australian of the Year

The first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under the country’s space program – Katherine Bennell-Pegg – has been named as the 2026 Australian of the
Read more 26 January 2026
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Lighting a candle of hope in a day of mourning

The National Day of Mourning for the victims of the December 14 Bondi Beach shootings will be marked today with a minute of silence and lights in the sky. Everyone is
Read more 22 January 2026
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Research opens door for future anti-aging drugs

New research could help pave the way for future drugs to counter the effects of aging. A Queensland team has discovered a new “stress reduction role” for a naturally
Read more 22 January 2026
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Toxic tattoo ink needs a rethink

Tattoo ink sold in Australia does not meet international safety standards and contains toxic metals and carcinogenic materials, according to a study published in the
Read more 21 January 2026
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How to reduce trans fats without cooking from scratch

By Emma Beckett Work is finished, and you’re tired and hungry. Maybe you’re rushing home or to daycare pickup. You know you should be cooking dinner from scratch
Read more 21 January 2026
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Help solve cold case disappearance

Police and the family of missing woman Kathleen O’Shea are appealing for information on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance and suspected murder in Far North
Read more 20 January 2026
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Foodie festival Night Feast shifts seasons

Brisbane’s month-long festival of food Night Feast is being moved to winter in 2026, two months earlier than previous years, to make the most of the cooler weather
Read more 20 January 2026
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Australia Day 2026 Brisbane events & celebrations

Australia Day 2026 is expected to be bigger than ever. If you’re wondering what’s on around Greater Brisbane for the long weekend, here is a round-up of
Read more 20 January 2026
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‘Active sitting’ can improve brain health

New research has found that there are different types of sitting with varied impacts on health. Activities such as watching television were linked to worse memory and
Read more 20 January 2026
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Communicate for a resilient relationship

Couples struggling with their relationships need to prioritise communication, with small daily changes that are easy to implement, according to relationship advocate and
Read more 19 January 2026