Smartphones moving to easily replaceable batteries
Smartphones and tablets are about to enter a new era of batteries that consumers can easily replace.
From February 2027, the European Union (EU) has mandated that new
Read more26 October 2026
Shazam! star Michael Gray dies at age 75
Michael Gray, who starred in the Shazam! Television series in the 1970s has died in the United States.
His family said the death was due to natural causes.
Gray appeared
Read more26 October 2026
Amanda Stoker appointed to state families portfolio
Amanda Stoker has been appointed Queensland Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and
Read more26 October 2026
Mushroom causes mass tiny human hallucinations
A mysterious mushroom has been found to induce vivid visions of tiny humans at work.
The same strange experience has been recorded by people living thousands of
Read more26 October 2026
Landry retirement will open door for Matt Canavan
By Michelle Grattan
The path has opened for Nationals leader Matt Canavan to move to the House of Representatives by contesting the Queensland seat of Capricornia at
Read more26 October 2026
Company plans to sell reflected sunlight at night
By Richard de Grijs
A US startup has booked two Indian rocket launches to test a planned service no company has sold before: sunlight at night.
California-based Reflect
Read more26 October 2026
WorkCover reforms are an important first step
By Bernie Hogan
Walk into any Queensland pub or hotel and you’ll find a small team, often family-run, working hard to give locals and visitors a great experience,
Read more26 October 2026
Tate McRae scores first Australian number one
Australia’s music charts have something of a changing of the guard this week with Canada’s Tate McRae and Ireland’s Fontaines D.C. both topping the charts for the
Read more26 October 2026
Upgraded pool and water parks proposed for city bayside
A new bayside masterplan proposes an upgraded Wynnum Wading Pool, new waterside walks and a new water play park in Manly.
The draft 20-year Wynnum, Manly and Lota
Read more26 October 2026
Critical minerals processing facility opens in Townsville
A new critical minerals processing facility has opened in Townsville.
It will help mining companies test production techniques and move projects towards commercial
Read more23 October 2026