Government

Kiwi and Kangaroo by the Lake

Moreton Bay Council signs MOUs with New Zealand

By Susan Schwartz Queensland’s international alliances ahead of the 2032 games continue to grow with the Moreton Bay Council signing agreements with two major New
Read more4 November 2026
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$2.5 million funding for 127 local agricultural shows

Queensland’s agricultural shows will receive $2.5 million in State Government funding in 2026-27 to help cover operating costs and maintain showground
Read more4 November 2026
Networking technology

Distrust of AI changing online political news engagement

Accusations of AI use are creating an environment of online distrust that may affect how people engage with political news and elections globally, according to new
Read more3 November 2026
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New Mt Coot-tha parklands and viewing areas proposed

A 20-year vision for Brisbane’s Mt Coot-tha has identified six opportunities to enhance the experience on the mountain. This includes turning the existing 26-hectare
Read more3 November 2026
Australian Parliament Convenes In Shadow Of Attack On Helen Haines

Labor dropping towards its record 2011 low

By Adrian Beaumont Labor’s primary vote dropped two points to 27 percent in Newspoll, equalling the mid-September Newspoll for their lowest this term. It’s one
Read more3 November 2026
Queensland Rail electric train arriving at Brisbane’s Roma Street Station

SEQ rail network finally returning to full timetable

The South-East Queensland rail network will return to a full timetable on Monday, November 16 after months of commuter disruption. Timetables had been reduced for seven
Read more2 November 2026
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Construction wins key categories at city business awards

Brisbane’s construction industry has dominated the major categories in the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. BESIX Watpac CEO Mark Baker was named Business Person
Read more2 November 2026
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Canavan confirms bid for Lower House seat

Federal National Party Leader Senator Matt Canavan has confirmed he will try to win a seat in the Lower House at the next election. Senator Canavan told ABC radio this
Read more2 November 2026
rocket launch against the background of the evening field, the setting sun.

Rocket testing facility to be developed in Queensland

Queensland will develop a mobile rocket testing facility under a $6.38 million partnership between the State Government and Lockheed Martin Australia. The investment
Read more30 October 2026
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visits Melbourne

Grim warning from PM on cost of living outlook

By Michelle Grattan New South Wales Premier Chris Minns delivered an attention-grabbing prediction this week. “By any poll, by any measure, (One Nation leader) Mike
Read more30 October 2026