Narangba East Planning Investigation – Aerial

Council releases plan for controversial development area

The City of Moreton Bay has released its draft plan for the Narangba East Rural Residential Investigation Area, north of Brisbane. The plan envisages that the area will
Read more7 September 2026
John O’Sullivan

New faces on Tourism and Events Queensland board

Experienced tourism leader John O’Sullivan has been appointed Chair of the Tourism and Events Queensland Board. The Queensland Government has also announced that
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indonesia fires

Indonesia battling “apex predator” underground fires

Indonesia is experiencing a sharp rise in high intensity, underground peatland infernos off the back of an El Niño-induced dry season. The fires have caused hazardous
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September 11 Retrospective

September 11, 2001 – The day that everything changed

By Greg Barton The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were unlike anything the world had seen before. For America, and the watching world, September 11 (or 9/11)
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Dolly 9to5

Dolly Parton has a post-death chart resurgence

Dolly Parton’s iconic 1980 hit 9 To 5 has hit number one on the Australian “on-replay” singles charts after her death last month. During its first release the
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person protecting with umbrella in a rainy and windy day

Godzilla El Niño tipped to break all previous records

By Mandy Freund The world is bracing for the strongest El Niño in history. The United Nations has made the grim prediction that our planet now sits in the “danger
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northshore riverside

Details revealed for five Hamilton riverside developments

The Queensland Government has announced more details of the five developments in Brisbane’s Northshore Hamilton that will create more than 2200 homes. The developments
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School formal

School formals can trigger body image anxiety

By Vivienne Lewis A formal is one of the most exciting events on the school calendar for many senior students. Young people can spend months choosing outfits, planning
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Gloria Steinem

Steinem will be remembered for setting torches alight

By Sharon Crozier-De Rosa Feminist activist Gloria Steinem has died aged 92. Known almost as much for her trademark mid-parted hair and large aviator sunglasses as for
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Riverfire

Brisbane Festival 23-day program is underway

The 2026 Brisbane Festival program is underway, featuring 23 days of performance and public art. It is the first year of the festival under new Artistic Director Ebony
Read more4 September 2026