Streaming is stifling the emergence of new music
By Tim Kelly
In September, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) excluded catalogue music (recordings more than two years old) from the Australian
Read more16 April 2026
Early warning signs emerge on AI job impact
By Clinton Free
There has been no shortage of bold claims recently about artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs – from mass unemployment to over-hyped distraction
Read more16 April 2026
Visitor numbers to Australia up 20 percent
The number of visitors to Australia jumped almost 20 percent in the year to February, 2026.
China was the largest source country, accounting for 23.3 percent of all
Read more16 April 2026
Nominations open for Queensland export awards
Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Premier of Queensland Export Awards.
The awards celebrate the achievements of businesses in the state’s $138.9
Read more15 April 2026
Loneliness does not seem to be speeding up brain decline
Loneliness has been found to negatively impact memory in older adults but not accelerate brain decline.
A major new study has found lonely people perform worse than
Read more15 April 2026
Dynamic pricing is shaking up the fashion industry
By Aayushi Badhwar
Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored,
Read more15 April 2026
Unsustainable NDIS scheme in urgent need of reform
By Sam Bennett and Reilly Polaschek
Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has grown too big, too fast.
The NDIS is a government-funded program
Read more15 April 2026
The right exercise can reduce endometriosis pain
New research has found that the right exercise can reduce pain for women suffering from endometriosis.
A study of more than 200 women showed a “clear relationship”
Read more15 April 2026
Domestic violence group calls for perpetrator database
A Brisbane’s domestic violence group is calling for a perpetrator database, similar to Daniel’s Law for child sex offenders, which would allow public access to
Read more15 April 2026
Olivia Dean edges closer to all-time chart record
Olivia Dean’s megahit Man I Need is edging closer to becoming the longest-running number one single of all time in Australia.
The song moved back to number one last
Read more15 April 2026