Podcast ‘jokes’ backfire badly on Albanese
By Michelle Grattan
Anthony Albanese has been delivered a stinging rebuke from a former Japanese ambassador to Australia over some tasteless joking on a podcast about
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The US has a sudden interest in small NSW town
By Robert Monterosso
The town of Fifield near Parkes is about a six-hour drive west of Sydney, and at the last census was home to about 130 people.
Now, the town has
Read more11 August 2026
Losing our religion – a census night big question
By Afzal Chowdhary
When I sit down to fill in my first Australian Census in 2026, one question I will be watching closely is a familiar one. Back home in India, “What
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Brisbane’s ‘hidden gem’ Hamilton childcare centre
You could easily miss the Hamilton Guardian Childcare and Education Centre nestled in a quiet street in Brisbane’s inner-north.
The centre, at 405 MacArthur
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Shake-up of senior roles in the Queensland public service
The Queensland Government has announced some major role changes in the senior ranks of the state public service.
The changes include:David Mackie has been appointed
Read more10 August 2026
Ekka showbag blitz finds little to worry about
A safety blitz on Ekka showbags has revealed only one unsafe toy among the 373 bags assessed.
Office of Fair Trading inspectors will continue to monitor product safety
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Straddie Arts Trail brings creativity and stories alive
The Straddie Arts Trail is returning for its fifth year later this month.
From August 14-16 visitors to North Stradbroke Island (aka Minjerribah) can enjoy art, design,
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Mathematics faces ‘spiritual crisis’ from AI breakthroughs
By Melissa Lee
A little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced 10 advances in mathematics and computer science made with their as-yet
Read more10 August 2026
Smart glasses come with a minefield of privacy issues
Kimberlee Weatherall and Milica Stilinovic
There are now many more people walking the streets in Australia wearing glasses that can subtly film and record the world
Read more10 August 2026
Ariana Grande back at the top of the charts
Ariana Grande is back on the top of the ARIA Albums Chart with her new album Petal.
The success comes just days after the singer announced she was pulling back from
Read more10 August 2026