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Australia could become dumping ground for unsafe EVs

By Milad Haghani Australia risks becoming a dumping ground for electric cars following the introduction of new Chinese safety rules from next year, a report for
Read more27 July 2026
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US wildfires spark a sobering warning for Australia

By Steve Turton California is once again confronting a rapidly escalating wildfire season fuelled by extreme heat, drying vegetation, drought and strong winds. As of
Read more27 July 2026
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Job ready scheme leads to $54,000 arts degrees

By Mark Warburton By 2027, just under one third of Australian university students will be paying more than A$18,000 for a single year of full-time study. This makes a
Read more27 July 2026
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Two new reminders that Brisbane will host the 2032 Games

South-East Queensland has two new reminders that the Games will be held in Brisbane in 2032. The countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Games has officially launched in the
Read more23 July 2026
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Older workers flocking back to the jobs market

People aged 55-64 have made a big return to the labour force as rising demand for jobs keeps the unemployment rate above four percent. Australian Bureau of Statistics
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New Fair Work Court to rule on workplace disputes

The Federal Government has announced a new Fair Work Court to oversee workplace relations disputes. It says the new court will provide “simpler, fairer and faster
Read more23 July 2026
Jurassic Park

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
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New Brisbane Olympics Aquatics Centre plans unveiled

Plans for Brisbane’s new Olympics Aquatic Centre at Spring Hill have been unveiled. National firms ARM Architecture and NH Architecture, in partnership with
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Brisbane unveils 2032 Games legacy plan

Brisbane’s new Legacy Plan identifies 21 initiatives including improved transport and public spaces, and 50,000 new homes to be delivered for the 2032 Games. The Plan
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Record Lion King sales defy live theatre challenges

Live theatre has received some good news this week with Disney’s The Lion King setting a new record for presale of a musical at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Read more23 July 2026