Nepal flash flood shows danger of cascading disasters
By Milad Haghani and Zahra Shahhoseini
A catastrophic flash flood has struck northern Nepal on the Tibetan border, killing at least 157 people and leaving hundreds
Read more28 August 2026
Linda Waugh appointed as Queensland’s new Ombudsman
Linda Waugh has been appointed as Queensland’s new Ombudsman and Inspector of Detention Services.
She has been the state’s Integrity Commissioner for the past three
Read more27 August 2026
New laws to accelerate state critical minerals projects
Queensland has passed new laws aimed at accelerating major critical minerals projects.
The State Government says it wants to speed up these projects without losing
Read more27 August 2026
‘Desperately needed’ Cunningham Highway fix begins
A 20km section of the Cunningham Highway between Tregony and Gladfield, south-west of Brisbane, will be upgraded.
The works include specialised pavement strengthening
Read more27 August 2026
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies after long illness
One of Hollywood’s most versatile character actors – Tim Curry – has died after a decade of fighting illness.
Curry, 80, was known for his iconic performance as Dr
Read more27 August 2026
Country queen Dolly Parton’s life of many colours
By Rosemary Overell
Scrolling through the tributes to Dolly Parton – from the Grand Ole Opry, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, queerfluencers and others – I thought
Read more27 August 2026
Big challenge ahead for antisemitism royal commission
By Matteo Vergani
Australia’s Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has ended its public hearings after months of evidence about antisemitism,
Read more27 August 2026
Three songs that define the Dolly Parton legacy
By Wendy Hargreaves
The world has lost a music legend in Dolly Parton, who has died at 80 after a “brief battle” with cancer.
She’s remembered for her twanging
Read more27 August 2026
Retailer Costco to open giant warehouse in Brisbane
Brisbane’s first Costco warehouse will open on a 6.7 hectare site at Brisbane Airport in 2029.
The development, which will employ 250 people, will feature a
Read more27 August 2026
CapTech2026 global investment event comes to Brisbane
Investors will join business leaders, founders, fund managers and global decision-makers when #CapTech2026 Australia arrives in Brisbane in September.
The event will be
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