Social media

Social media revamp likely after landmark $18b settlement

By Rob Nicholls Tech giant Meta will pay up to roughly US$18 billion, plus make major design changes to Facebook and Instagram, as part of a settlement it has agreed to
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Moreton Scholarships

Moreton Bay students receive university scholarships

Twenty-three students have been awarded financial support through the City of Moreton Bay’s 2026 Scholarship Program. The program was established in partnership with
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Sugar consumption

Sugar tax could ‘prolong life and prevent cavities’

A new study shows a 20 percent sugar tax could add years to human life and prevent millions of tooth cavities. Griffith University researchers say the tax could prevent
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Teacher abuse

Schools grappling with rising abuse by parents

By Carolyn Wade and Paul Kidson Some private schools have begun asking parents to sign a code of conduct to try and stop abusive behaviour towards teachers. In media
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Dragon lizard

New ‘dragon’ lizard discovered in Thailand

A new species of lizard has been found by researchers in western Thailand. The dragon-like reptile has been named Acanthosaura syrax, based on the dragon Syrax in the
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Moon crater

NASA finds Moon impact site for Musk’s SpaceX craft

NASA has identified and captured images of the crater formed on the Moon from the crash of part of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon 9 craft. Images released this week show
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Sarah Orr Guardian

Guardian Childcare launches new leadership academy

Guardian Childcare & Education has launched a new leadership academy to help current and aspiring Centre Managers build confidence, capability and experience. The
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Moon and space

China preparing Moon mission to find ancient ice

By Richard de Grijs How do you explore a place where the Sun never shines? China’s space program will soon embark on one of the most innovative lunar exploration
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Submerged lakes and rivers found in Great Barrier Reef

Before it became submerged around 7000 years ago, Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef was a “vast coastal plain” rich with rivers, lakes and estuaries. This existed at
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Drinking coffee

Major study links coffee habit to healthier bodies

A new study has linked habitual coffee consumption to healthier body composition and enhanced sex hormones. Research by the University of Oulu found the benefits of
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