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More than 30,000 migrants settle in Brisbane in one year

Overseas migration was the biggest contributor to population growth in Greater Brisbane in 2024-25. Around 33,900 overseas migrants settled in the city during the year,

Sue-Ann Fresneda appointed CEO of Master Builders

Sue-Ann Fresneda has been appointed as the next CEO of Master Builders Queensland (MBQ). The current CEO, Paul Bidwell, announced in February that he would be leaving

UQ researchers receive prestigious awards

Two University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for their contributions to the understanding of space and human

Sleep habits falling short of health targets

The vast majority of Australians do not have consistent bedtimes and most people fall short of eight hours sleep a night. Only one in four people have consistent

Low income earners struggling to cool hot homes

The majority of income-challenged people are struggling to cool their homes during “dangerously hot” summers, research released today shows. The Australian Council

‘Tantalising’ early results from social media ban

By Susan Sawyer and Sylvia Lin Australia’s world-first national legislation to restrict access to social media accounts for children under 16 years old has been in

Sir Anthony Mason leaves enduring justice legacy

By Anne Twomey Sir Anthony Mason, the former Chief Justice of Australia and one of Australia’s greatest and most influential jurists, has died just shy of his 101st

24 minutes of music can take the edge off anxiety

Listening to 24 minutes of the right music has been found to significantly reduce anxiety. As a result, music therapy is being touted as part of a treatment plan for

Technology tools becoming the new agony aunts

People are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence tools to discuss their feelings and relationships. Family counselling group Interrelate, in a statement released

Appointments to Queensland law bodies announced

The Queensland Government has announced new appointments to the Board of Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) and the Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC). Darren Robinson

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