Music writer Glenn A Baker dead at 74
Renowned Australian music historian and travel writer Glenn A Baker has died at age 74.
His family has urged people to remember him by having a passionate conversation
Read more31 July 2026
Proposal puts world soccer ‘on the brink of war’
By David Rowe
A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war.
The main battleground is a proposal from FIFA
Read more31 July 2026
Will a new Fair Work Court really change anything?
By Tess Hardy
At Labor’s national conference last week, the Albanese government said it would establish a new federal Fair Work Court to provide “simpler, fairer
Read more31 July 2026
Major works at Cunninghams Gap finally completed
Major reconstruction works have been completed at Cunninghams Gap after nearly four years of disruption.
The works followed significant damage in the area in the 2019
Read more30 July 2026
Inflation figures bring some hope for mortgage holders
By Stella Huangfu
This week’s inflation figures showed inflation pressures have eased, just a day after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) warned inflation was still
Read more30 July 2026
Queensland action plan for nightlife economy unveiled
Queensland’s bid to reinvigorate its nightlife involves a new vision to grow safer, more vibrant entertainment precincts, and support local venues and musicians.
The
Read more29 July 2026
Singing out loud reduces stress and pain, and feels good
By Kathleen Mikkelsen
Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to sing in the shower? Or why turning up the radio up in the middle of a traffic jam and singing out
Read more29 July 2026
Young people more likely to admit mental struggles
By Sabrina Lenzen
Ask any parent, teacher or GP and they will tell you young people seem to be doing worse, mentally, than they used to.
National surveys back them
Read more29 July 2026
Tough times prompt rise in ‘lipstick effect’ shopping
The so-called “lipstick effect” – where consumers cut back on big discretionary purchases but spend on smaller, affordable indulgences – has hit spending
Read more29 July 2026
Short sauna sessions boost the body’s immune response
A new study has found that a single sauna session is enough to boost the body’s immune system.
University of Eastern Finland researchers found a single 30-minute sauna
Read more29 July 2026