Dr Katrina Wruck Young Australian of the Year
Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented
Read more26 January 2025
Oil and gas activity lifts business turnover
Business turnover in Australia jumped two percent in November, driven by a strong mining sector.
Australian Bureau of Statistics Head of Business Statistics Robert Ewing
Read more24 January 2025
$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions
A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis.
Master
Read more24 January 2025
Two new truffle species unearthed by dogs
Two new species of truffle have been found by curious dogs in North America.
Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Florida say the new Tuber canirevelatum
Read more24 January 2025
Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics
Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence.
A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more24 January 2025
Tips to help a child with back-to-school anxiety
By Samantha Vlcek
From next week, schools will start to return for term 1. This can be a nervous time for some students, who might be anxious about new teachers, classes
Read more23 January 2025
Queensland debt set to soar to $218 billion
Queensland Government debt is forecast to hit $218 billion by 2027-28.
In delivering a Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review, State Treasurer David Janetzki said capital
Read more23 January 2025
Researchers find mammals’ energy on/off switch
Researchers have identified a metabolic switch in mice, which can induce a hibernation-like state.
The team from Georgia State University believe the discovery could
Read more23 January 2025
Review of aviation and maritime security laws
Federal laws covering aviation and maritime security are being reviewed as terrorism makes room for new threats to our transport infrastructure.
The Parliamentary Joint
Read more23 January 2025
Shake & stir go national with George Orwell’s 1984
A Brisbane theatre company has received a Creative Australia grant to embark on a national tour with its production of George Orwell’s 1984 .
Shake & stir, based
Read more23 January 2025