Search for a new dam site for south-east Queensland
The capacity of two Queensland dams will be doubled and the search for a new dam site will begin as part of efforts to shore up the state’s water security.
The State
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Mega-hit Michael Jackson musical takes a final bow
MJ The Musical, which showcases the life and music of Michael Jackson, has finished its Australian run – attracting an audience of 875,000 across four cities.
The
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BMD digs in for early Brisbane Stadium work
Queensland company BMD Constructions will undertake the next stage of early works on the new Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park.
Games Independent Infrastructure and
Read more17 July 2026
Workers changing jobs less often has an economic impact
By Peter Siminski and Christopher Carter
The share of Australian workers who change employers in a given year has decreased a lot. In fact, this rate has more than
Read more17 July 2026
Fellowship Place prime position for plane spotters
Brisbane plane spotters will have a new vantage point at Brisbane Airport to appease their passion for aviation, with Fellowship Place set to open on Sunday (July
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Chimpanzees help crystallize evolutionary theory
Archaeologists believe humans have been collecting crystals for at least 780,000 years for no apparent reason, until now.
While crystals have been discovered at sites
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Global Youth Sevens set to hit Sunshine Coast
The world’s rugby union stars of tomorrow will descend on the Sunshine Coast this summer for the Global Youth Sevens.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the
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First National Poet Laureate milestone for Writing Australia
Writing Australia is celebrating its first anniversary and looking forward to appointing the country’s first National Poet Laureate in its second year.
Writing
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‘Best kept secret’ celebrates an extraordinary 50 years
Half a century ago Queensland had a big problem that needed a bold solution.
Brisbane’s up-river port facilities at Hamilton, New Farm and Bulimba were ill-equipped to
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Words not enough to stop AI theft
By Alice Grundy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to protect Australian writers, musicians, artists and journalists, saying they “must retain ownership and
Read more16 July 2026