Coalition patched up but the troubles are not over
By Michelle Grattan
Sussan Ley and David Littleproud on Sunday announced an 11th hour patch up of the federal Coalition that the Liberal leader hopes will hold off an
Read more9 February 2026
State anti-hate laws hitting Parliament this week
Laws aimed at stamping out antisemitism and terrorist extremism will be introduced to the Queensland Parliament this week.
The legislation will focus on terrorist
Read more9 February 2026
Can One Nation convert strong poll results into seats?
By Kurt Sengul and Jordan McSwiney
One Nation is no stranger to the headlines, but it’s been a long time since the party has been talked about as a serious political
Read more6 February 2026
500 businesses vying for a slice of Brisbane 2032 Games pie
Organisers of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic games addressed the IOC today, saying more than 500 local businesses are vying to be part of the procurement or supply
Read more4 February 2026
Warming world is significantly impacting rain patterns
By the Bureau of Meteorology
Low pressure systems are common in southern Australia, particularly in the cool half of the year. These are often called extratropical
Read more4 February 2026
Businesses urged to plan for raft of 2026 regulation changes
Lawyers are advising businesses to prepare early for a series of regulatory reforms that come into effect this year.
The reforms cover digital assets, payments
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Mixed views emerge on the importance of buying local
By Susan Luckman and Michelle Phillipov
We have now passed the annual Australia Day peak of calls urging us to “buy Australian” – especially lamb. The iconic
Read more4 February 2026
New research unveils the influencers of climate debate
By Christian Downie
There’s a reason political commentators refer to Australia’s “climate wars”. Every time a climate policy is put on the table, supporters and
Read more4 February 2026
Half a million people take advantage of cheap pool entry
More than 500,000 people have taken advantage of the Brisbane City Council’s $2 pool entry fee this summer.
The $2 entry fee at 22 pools across the city was introduced
Read more4 February 2026
Brisbane secures 20-year green waste processing system
Brisbane City Council has secured a panel of five local operators to process the city’s green waste for the next 20 years.
The processing system will be the largest of
Read more4 February 2026