Inflation stabilises despite housing pressure
The annual inflation rate was at 3.5 percent in July, a slight drop from the previous month.
The “trimmed” Consumer Price Index figure, which strips out temporary
Read more26 August 2026
Moreton Bay students receive university scholarships
Twenty-three students have been awarded financial support through the City of Moreton Bay’s 2026 Scholarship Program.
The program was established in partnership with
Read more26 August 2026
Sugar tax could ‘prolong life and prevent cavities’
A new study shows a 20 percent sugar tax could add years to human life and prevent millions of tooth cavities.
Griffith University researchers say the tax could prevent
Read more26 August 2026
Sherlock Holmes mystery returns to QPAC
Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie is returning to QPAC’s Playhouse from November 14-29, 2026.
The play, written and directed by Brisbane playwright
Read more26 August 2026
Youth struggle with debt and delayed independence
A new study of Australia’s youth paints a picture of a generation struggling with early debt and delayed independence.
It found young people have a “less linear path
Read more26 August 2026
Schools grappling with rising abuse by parents
By Carolyn Wade and Paul Kidson
Some private schools have begun asking parents to sign a code of conduct to try and stop abusive behaviour towards teachers.
In media
Read more26 August 2026
Airport runway near misses happening more often
By Graham Wild
Four close calls on Sydney Airport runways in as many weeks have put air traffic management in the spotlight.
It’s too early to determine the exact
Read more26 August 2026
Dolly Parton remembered for music and ‘huge heart’
The Queen of Country Music Dolly Parton is being remembered for her music and kind heart after she died this week at age 80.
Parton was an American musician, actress,
Read more26 August 2026
Tenders to be called for Mowbray Park upgrade
Heritage-listed Mowbray Park in East Brisbane will be revitalised, with tenders for the work to be called in October.
The revamped 4.4-hectare park will include a new
Read more25 August 2026
Ban on covert filming at Brisbane pools
Brisbane City Council has introduced tougher device rules at its public pools to prevent covert filming.
The new rules will prevent the non-consensual use of all
Read more25 August 2026