Sam Neill inspired a generation of palaeontologists
By Nic Rawlence
The sudden death of actor Sam Neill prompted tributes from colleagues and fans worldwide.
But the news also resonated strongly with many
Read more23 July 2026People
Peter Gutwein to lead multicultural council
Former Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has been appointed as Chair of the Australian Multicultural Council.
The Australian Multicultural Council provides independent
Read more21 July 2026
A third of workers taking mental exhaustion leave
Burnout is taking its toll on the Australian workforce, with more than a third of workers taking time off over the past 12 months due to mental exhaustion.
New research
Read more16 July 2026
Messaoudi to guide Rydges South Bank upgrades
Experienced hotel executive Chantel Messaoudi is the new general manager of Rydges South Bank Brisbane.
EVT Group General Manager of Hotels and Resorts Callum Kennedy
Read more16 July 2026
Sam Neill passes away, aged 78
Well-loved actor Sam Neill has passed away, aged 78.
His family shared the news on the star’s Instagram page:
“It is with immense sadness that the whānau of
Read more13 July 2026
Sperling to build on 135-year history
Laraine Sperling has broken more than 130 years of tradition at one of Australia’s oldest architecture and design firms.
Ms Sperling is the new CEO at Buchan, becoming
Read more13 July 2026
Children of parents detained or deported “shattered”
The children of parents detained or deported under Australia’s immigration system remain forever “shattered” and need better support, according to a new national
Read more13 July 2026
Drane continues Youth Justice work as Director-General
The man who has overseen recent changes to Queensland’s youth justice system has been made Director-General of the Department of Youth Justice and Victim
Read more13 July 2026
Fans feel heartache of Bonnie Tyler’s death
It’s a Heartache singer Bonnie Tyler, 75, has died following an illness that had previously left her in a coma in a hospital in Portugal.
Her official social media
Read more10 July 2026
Ashburner Francis appoints four new Directors
Engineering consultants Ashburner Francis has appointed four new Directors – long-term employees John Kereczko, Clinton Walker, Neil Scott and Michael Heaslip.
In
Read more9 July 2026