Modern net captures Queensland wildlife
A public database of Queensland’s flora and fauna has received a multi-million-dollar upgrade.
State Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the WildNet website now
Read more15 July 2025Federal
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
Read more15 July 2025
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
Read more15 July 2025
‘Nuclear monarchies’ put a target on health of world leaders
In the current climate of global uncertainty, a new study has shone a light on the health of leaders of nuclear-armed countries.
Professor Nick Wilson, from the
Read more15 July 2025
Central Queensland puts 2026 Census to the test
Central Queensland residents will take part in a Census dry run next month, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) prepares for the 2026 whole-of-nation
Read more14 July 2025
First Nations flags portal marks anniversary
A new education tool has been launched to promote the meaning and history of Australia’s First Nations flags.
Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri
Read more10 July 2025
Solar farm approval at the speed of light (sort of)
A Queensland solar farm project, designed to minimise environmental impact, has been approved in less than three weeks.
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt said the
Read more9 July 2025
Aussie quantum clock leaves rivals, and GPS, all at sea
A quantum clock built for the Australia Defence Force, as a back-up to GPS, has outperformed rivals and the Global Positioning System itself.
Developed at the University
Read more9 July 2025
It’s a crime to deny how the AFP lit up Hollywood
Forty years ago the Australian Federal Police (AFP) invented a device which has changed the face of global forensics and Hollywood.
The iconic blue Polilight, featured
Read more7 July 2025
Robodebt inquiry recommendations yet to be implemented
Key recommendations from the Robodebt Royal Commission are yet to be implemented two years after the findings were handed to Government.
ACOSS Program Director of Social
Read more7 July 2025