Economic growth edges up across OECD countries
Economic growth in industrialised economies rose slightly in the second quarter of 2026.
OECD data released this week shows that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose in 27
Read more25 August 2026
Actress and Elvis co-star Shelley Fabares dead at 82
Actress Shelley Fabares, known for starring in three Elvis Presley movies and a series of television shows, has died at age 82.
In the 1960s, Fabares was a regular on
Read more24 August 2026
Neil Diamond musical coming to Brisbane in March
The hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise: the Neil Diamond Musical is coming to Brisbane in 2027.
It will open at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre on March 20, 2027.
Tickets
Read more24 August 2026
Hanson’s performance in WA may reshape politics
By Narelle Miragliotta
Where once a byelection for a state seat would have attracted little national attention, the remaking of the Australian political landscape in
Read more24 August 2026
Grim threshold crossed in spread of bird flu
By Jane Younger
Australia has crossed another grim threshold in its H5N1 bird flu outbreak.
For the first time, the virus has infected an Australian mainland mammal: a
Read more24 August 2026
Funding secured to attract screen projects to Queensland
The Queensland Government has confirmed two-year funding of $50 million to secure film and television projects for the state.
It said that, in 2025–26, Screen
Read more24 August 2026
US case could drastically change Facebook and Instagram
By Rob Nicholls
This week, a trial commenced in the United States that could drastically change how Facebook and Instagram operate globally.
The trial in Oakland, which
Read more23 August 2026
Katseye goes to the top with its brand of K-pop
K-pop-inspired girl group Katseye has broken through with their first number one single on the Australia ARIA charts.
Animal, co-written by Ed Sheeran, jumped from
Read more23 August 2026
Guardian Childcare launches new leadership academy
Guardian Childcare & Education has launched a new leadership academy to help current and aspiring Centre Managers build confidence, capability and experience.
The
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Growing regions ‘need to keep character and liveability’
Regional Queensland has a major opportunity to build new industries but its success will depend on preserving its liveability and the unique character of each area.
This
Read more23 August 2026